County profile
Liberty County, GA 9 departments
Volunteer share 44% across 9 HIFLD departments in Liberty County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Liberty County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 44% of 9; 246 personnel); #12 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #12 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.47 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in Fort Stewart Fire Department
- 9 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Liberty County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Eastern District Fire and Rescue Midway · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Fleming Fire and Rescue Fleming · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Fort Stewart Fire Department Fort Stewart · EMS | career | 87 |
| Gum Branch Fire and Emergency Services Hinesville · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Hinesville Fire Department Hinesville · EMS | career | 60 |
| Lake George Volunteer Fire Department Midway · EMS | other | - |
| Riceboro Volunteer Fire Department Riceboro · EMS | other | - |
| Saint Catherines Island Fire Department Midway · EMS | other | - |
| Walthourville Volunteer Fire Department Allenhurst · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (44% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
4.47 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 246 roster).
Largest book: Fort Stewart Fire Department holds 35% of county personnel (87 of 246).
Photo-finish peer: Roscommon County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Liberty County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Liberty County has a mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Liberty County, GA? ▼
Liberty County, GA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Liberty County? ▼
Liberty County has 246 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 59% above the Georgia average.
Does Liberty County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Liberty 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 Liberty County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.