County profile
Habersham County, GA 7 departments
101 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Habersham County · #52 of 159 in-state.
Habersham County, GA reports a light HIFLD roster (101 personnel, 7 departments); #52 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #52 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 41% of roster in Clarkesville Fire Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Habersham County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Baldwin Fire Department Baldwin · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Clarkesville Fire Department Clarkesville · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Cornelia Fire Department Cornelia | volunteer | 25 |
| Demorest Volunteer Fire Department Demorest · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Georgia Department of Corrections Fire Alto | other | - |
| Habersham County Fire Department Demorest | other | - |
| Wildcat Volunteer Fire Department Clarkesville | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (101 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
4.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 101 roster).
Largest book: Clarkesville Fire Department holds 41% of county personnel (41 of 101).
Photo-finish peer: Alamosa County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Habersham County? ▼
Habersham County has 101 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 18% below the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Habersham County, GA? ▼
Habersham County, GA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #52 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Habersham County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 7 departments (57%) in Habersham County are volunteer.
Does Habersham County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Habersham 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 Habersham County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.