County profile
Pierce County, GA 8 departments
14 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Pierce County · #131 of 159 in-state.
Pierce County, GA reports a light HIFLD roster (14 personnel, 8 departments); #131 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #131 of 159 in Georgia
- 14.29 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Blackshear Fire Department
- 8 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pierce County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bearville Volunteer Fire Department Blackshear · EMS | other | - |
| Blackshear Fire Department Blackshear · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Hacklebarney Volunteer Fire Department Blackshear · EMS | other | - |
| Northside Volunteer Fire Department Mershon · EMS | other | - |
| Offerman-Big Creek Volunteer Fire Department Patterson · EMS | other | - |
| Otter Creek Volunteer Fire Department Patterson · EMS | other | - |
| Patterson Fire Department Patterson · EMS | other | - |
| Sunset Volunteer Fire Department Blackshear · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (14 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (13% volunteer).
14.29 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 14 roster).
Largest book: Blackshear Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (14 of 14).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pierce County? ▼
Pierce County has 14 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 2, which is 88% below the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Pierce County, GA? ▼
Pierce County, GA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #131 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pierce County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Pierce County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Pierce County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Pierce 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 Pierce County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.