County profile
Dade County, GA 7 departments
Volunteer share 71% across 7 HIFLD departments in Dade County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Dade County, GA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (71% of 7 departments; 107 personnel), #47 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #47 of 159 in Georgia
- 5.61 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in New Salem Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dade County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Davis Volunteer Fire Department Trenton · EMS | other | - |
| New Home Fire Department Trenton · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| New Salem Volunteer Fire Department Rising Fawn · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| North Dade Volunteer Fire Department Wildwood · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| South Dade Fire Department Rising Fawn · EMS | other | - |
| Trenton Fire Department Trenton | volunteer | 25 |
| West Brow Fire Department Lookout Mountain · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (71% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
5.61 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 107 roster).
Largest book: New Salem Volunteer Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (32 of 107).
Photo-finish peer: Chaffee County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Dade County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Dade County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Dade County, GA? ▼
Dade County, GA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #47 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Dade County? ▼
Dade County has 107 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 12% below the Georgia average.
Does Dade County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Dade 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 Dade County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.