County profile
Effingham County, GA 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Effingham County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Effingham County, GA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 204 personnel), #14 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #14 of 159 in Georgia
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 53% of roster in Effingham Fire Rescue
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Effingham County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Rincon Fire Department Rincon | volunteer | 36 |
| Effingham Fire Rescue Guyton · EMS | other | - |
| Effingham Fire Rescue Springfield · EMS | volunteer | 109 |
| Guyton Volunteer Fire Department Guyton | volunteer | 26 |
| Springfield Volunteer Fire Department Springfield | volunteer | 33 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 204 roster).
Largest book: Effingham Fire Rescue holds 53% of county personnel (109 of 204).
Photo-finish peer: La Salle County, LA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Effingham County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Effingham County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Effingham County, GA? ▼
Effingham County, GA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Effingham County? ▼
Effingham County has 204 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 141% above the Georgia average.
Does Effingham County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Effingham 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 Effingham County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.