County profile
Oglethorpe County, GA 12 departments
94 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Oglethorpe County · #59 of 159 in-state.
Oglethorpe County, GA reports a light HIFLD roster (94 personnel, 12 departments); #59 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #59 of 159 in Georgia
- 5.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Oglethorpe County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arnoldsville Volunteer Fire Department Arnoldsville | volunteer | 18 |
| Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Department Winterville | volunteer | 35 |
| Crawford Volunteer Fire Department Crawford · EMS | other | - |
| Devils Pond Volunteer Fire Department Crawford | volunteer | 13 |
| Glade Volunteer Fire Department Carlton | other | - |
| Lexington Volunteer Fire Department Lexington · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Maxeys Volunteer Fire Department Stephens · EMS | other | - |
| Philomath Volunteer Fire Department Philomath | other | - |
| Pleasant Hill Volunteer Fire Department Comer | other | - |
| Vesta Volunteer Fire Department Carlton | other | - |
| Wesley Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Lexington | volunteer | 6 |
| Wolfskin Volunteer Fire Department Arnoldsville | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (94 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (42% volunteer).
5.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 94 roster).
Largest book: Beaverdam Volunteer Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (35 of 94).
Photo-finish peer: Hale County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Oglethorpe County? ▼
Oglethorpe County has 94 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 8, which is 53% below the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Oglethorpe County, GA? ▼
Oglethorpe County, GA has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #59 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Oglethorpe County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Oglethorpe County has a mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Oglethorpe County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Oglethorpe 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 Oglethorpe County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.