County profile
Meriwether County, GA 8 departments
Volunteer share 25% across 8 HIFLD departments in Meriwether County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Meriwether County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 25% of 8; 180 personnel); #22 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #22 of 159 in Georgia
- 7.78 stations per 100 personnel
- 87% of roster in Meriwether County Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Meriwether County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Luthersville Fire Department Luthersville · EMS | other | - |
| Manchester Fire Department Manchester · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Meriwether County Fire Department Greenville | other | - |
| Meriwether County Volunteer Fire Department Gay · EMS | other | - |
| Meriwether County Volunteer Fire Department Greenville · EMS | volunteer | 156 |
| Meriwether Volunteer County Fire Department Woodbury · EMS | other | - |
| Warm Springs Fire Department Warm Springs · EMS | other | - |
| Woodbury Volunteer Fire Woodbury · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (25% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
7.78 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 180 roster).
Largest book: Meriwether County Volunteer Fire Department holds 87% of county personnel (156 of 180).
Photo-finish peer: Columbia County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Meriwether County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Meriwether County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Meriwether County, GA? ▼
Meriwether County, GA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Meriwether County? ▼
Meriwether County has 180 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 35% above the Georgia average.
Does Meriwether County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Meriwether County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Meriwether County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.