County profile
Fulton County, GA 14 departments
341 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Fulton County · #1 of 159 in-state.
Fulton County, GA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (341 personnel across 14 departments) - #1 of 159 in-state; mix 4/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.40 stations per 100 personnel
- 38% of roster in Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Division of Fire
- 14 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Fulton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Division of Fire Alpharetta · EMS | career | 129 |
| Atlanta Fire and Rescue Atlanta · EMS | other | - |
| City of Hapeville Fire Department Hapeville · EMS | career | 37 |
| College Park Fire Department College Park · EMS | career | 65 |
| East Point Fire Department East Point · EMS | career | 97 |
| Fairburn Fire Department Fairburn · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Fort McPherson Fire Department-Dod Fort Mcpherson · EMS | other | - |
| Fulton County Fire Department College Park · EMS | other | - |
| Milton Fire Department Alpharetta · EMS | other | - |
| Mountain Park Fire Department Roswell · EMS | other | - |
| Palmetto Fire Department Palmetto · EMS | other | - |
| Roswell Fire Department Roswell · EMS | other | - |
| Sandy Springs Fire Rescue Department Atlanta · EMS | other | - |
| Union City Fire Department Union City · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (341 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (7% volunteer).
4.40 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 341 roster).
Largest book: Alpharetta Department of Public Safety Division of Fire holds 38% of county personnel (129 of 341).
Photo-finish peer: Champaign County, IL (+2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Fulton County? ▼
Fulton County has 341 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 41% above the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Fulton County, GA? ▼
Fulton County, GA has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Fulton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Fulton County has a mix: 4 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Fulton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Fulton County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Fulton County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.