County profile
Jackson County, GA 13 departments
Volunteer share 38% across 13 HIFLD departments in Jackson County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Jackson County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 38% of 13; 162 personnel); #27 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #27 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.94 stations per 100 personnel
- 46% of roster in Jefferson Fire Department
- 11 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jackson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arcade Volunteer Fire Department Jefferson · EMS | other | - |
| Commerce Volunteer Fire Department Commerce · EMS | other | - |
| Harrisburg Fire Department Jefferson · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Jackson County Emergency Services Nicholson · EMS | other | - |
| Jackson Trail Volunteer Fire Department Jefferson · EMS | other | - |
| Jefferson Fire Department Jefferson · EMS | volunteer | 74 |
| Maysville Area Volunteer Fire Department Maysville | volunteer | 18 |
| Nicholson Area Volunteer Fire Department Nicholson · EMS | other | - |
| North Jackson Fire Department Pendergrass · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Plainview Volunteer Fire Department Maysville | volunteer | 20 |
| South Jackson Fire Department Athens · EMS | other | - |
| South Jackson Volunteer Fire Department Athens · EMS | other | - |
| West Jackson County Fire Department Hoschton · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (38% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
4.94 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 162 roster).
Largest book: Jefferson Fire Department holds 46% of county personnel (74 of 162).
Photo-finish peer: Butler County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Jackson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Jackson County has a mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Jackson County, GA? ▼
Jackson County, GA has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #27 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Jackson County? ▼
Jackson County has 162 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 29% below the Georgia average.
Does Jackson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Jackson 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 Jackson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.