County profile
Montgomery County, GA 7 departments
70 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Montgomery County · #76 of 159 in-state.
Montgomery County, GA reports a light HIFLD roster (70 personnel, 7 departments); #76 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #76 of 159 in Georgia
- 5.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Higgston Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Montgomery County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ailey Volunteer Fire Department Ailey | volunteer | 10 |
| Alston Volunteer Fire Department Alston · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Higgston Volunteer Fire Department Higgston · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Montgomery State Prison Fire Department Mount Vernon | other | - |
| Mount Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Mount Vernon · EMS | other | - |
| Tarrytown Volunteer Fire Department Tarrytown | volunteer | 12 |
| Uvalda Volunteer Fire Department Uvalda · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (70 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
5.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 70 roster).
Largest book: Higgston Volunteer Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (22 of 70).
Photo-finish peer: Lee County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Montgomery County? ▼
Montgomery County has 70 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 41% below the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Montgomery County, GA? ▼
Montgomery County, GA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #76 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Montgomery County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Montgomery County are volunteer.
Does Montgomery County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.