County profile
Jefferson County, GA 8 departments
74 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Jefferson County · #69 of 159 in-state.
Jefferson County, GA reports a light HIFLD roster (74 personnel, 8 departments); #69 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #69 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 41% of roster in Wrens Fire Department
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Avera Volunteer Fire Department Avera · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Bartow Volunteer Fire Department Bartow · EMS | other | - |
| Hillcrest Volunteer Fire Department Stapleton · EMS | other | - |
| Louisville Fire Department Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Matthews Community Fire Department Matthews · EMS | other | - |
| Stapleton Fire Department Stapleton | other | - |
| Wadley Volunteer Fire Department Wadley · EMS | other | - |
| Wrens Fire Department Wrens · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (74 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
4.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 74 roster).
Largest book: Wrens Fire Department holds 41% of county personnel (30 of 74).
Photo-finish peer: Owyhee County, ID (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 74 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 47% below the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, GA? ▼
Jefferson County, GA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #69 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Jefferson County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.