County profile
Cobb County, GA 5 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 5 HIFLD departments in Cobb County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Cobb County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 5; 277 personnel); #10 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #10 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 49% of roster in Marietta Fire Department
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cobb County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Austell City Fire and Emergency Medical Services Austell · EMS | career | 17 |
| Cobb County Fire Department Powder Springs · EMS | other | - |
| Dobbins Air Reserve Base Fire Department-Dod Marietta | career | 55 |
| Marietta Fire Department Marietta · EMS | career | 135 |
| Smyrna Fire Department Smyrna · EMS | career | 70 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
4.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 277 roster).
Largest book: Marietta Fire Department holds 49% of county personnel (135 of 277).
Photo-finish peer: Marion County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Cobb County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 4 of 5 departments (80%) are career (paid) departments.
How many fire departments are in Cobb County, GA? ▼
Cobb County, GA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Cobb County? ▼
Cobb County has 277 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 55, which is 224% above the Georgia average.
Does Cobb County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Cobb County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Cobb County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.