County profile
Mitchell County, GA 9 departments
Volunteer share 44% across 9 HIFLD departments in Mitchell County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Mitchell County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 44% of 9; 126 personnel); #40 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #40 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Sale City Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mitchell County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Autry State Prison Fire Department Pelham | other | - |
| Baconton Volunteer Fire Department Baconton · EMS | other | - |
| Camilla Fire Department Camilla · EMS | career | 12 |
| Cotton Volunteer Fire Department Pelham · EMS | other | - |
| Greenough Volunteer Fire Department Baconton | volunteer | 20 |
| Hopeful Community Fire Department Camilla · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Pelham Fire Department Pelham · EMS | career | 15 |
| Pleasant Grove Volunteer Fire Department Albany · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Sale City Volunteer Fire Department Sale City · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
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).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 126 roster).
Largest book: Sale City Volunteer Fire Department holds 33% of county personnel (42 of 126).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Mitchell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Mitchell County has a mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Mitchell County, GA? ▼
Mitchell County, GA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #40 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Mitchell County? ▼
Mitchell County has 126 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 18% below the Georgia average.
Does Mitchell County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Mitchell 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 Mitchell County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.