County profile
Decatur County, GA 5 departments
Volunteer share 20% across 5 HIFLD departments in Decatur County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Decatur County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 20% of 5; 187 personnel); #20 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #20 of 159 in Georgia
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 73% of roster in Decatur County Fire and Rescue - Central
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Decatur County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Fire Department Bainbridge · EMS | other | - |
| Bainbridge Public Safety Department Bainbridge | career | 50 |
| Climax Volunteer Fire Department Climax · EMS | other | - |
| Decatur County Fire and Rescue Bainbridge · EMS | other | - |
| Decatur County Fire and Rescue - Central Bainbridge · EMS | volunteer | 137 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (20% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (20% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 187 roster).
Largest book: Decatur County Fire and Rescue - Central holds 73% of county personnel (137 of 187).
Photo-finish peer: Bannock County, ID (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Decatur County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Decatur County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Decatur County, GA? ▼
Decatur County, GA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Decatur County? ▼
Decatur County has 187 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 118% above the Georgia average.
Does Decatur County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Decatur County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Decatur County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.