County profile
Dekalb County, GA 5 departments
Volunteer share 20% across 5 HIFLD departments in Dekalb County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Dekalb County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 20% of 5; 51 personnel); #92 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #92 of 159 in Georgia
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 78% of roster in Decatur Fire Department
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dekalb County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Decatur Fire Department Decatur | career | 40 |
| Dekalb County Department of Fire and Rescue Services Atlanta · EMS | other | - |
| Dekalb County Fire Rescue Stone Mountain · EMS | other | - |
| Dekalb County Fire Services Atlanta · EMS | other | - |
| Stone Mountain Park Department of Public Safety Stone Mountain · EMS | volunteer | 11 |
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 (3 stations / 51 roster).
Largest book: Decatur Fire Department holds 78% of county personnel (40 of 51).
Photo-finish peer: Skagway-Hoonah-Angoon County, AK (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Dekalb County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Dekalb County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Dekalb County, GA? ▼
Dekalb County, GA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #92 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Dekalb County? ▼
Dekalb County has 51 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 41% below the Georgia average.
Does Dekalb County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Dekalb 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 Dekalb County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.