County profile
Polk County, GA 4 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 4 HIFLD departments in Polk County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Polk County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 4; 43 personnel); #101 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #101 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.65 stations per 100 personnel
- 51% of roster in Rockmart Fire Department
- 4 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Polk County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Aragon City Fire Department Aragon · EMS | other | - |
| Cedartown Fire Department Cedartown · EMS | career | 21 |
| Polk County Volunteer Fire Department - Prior Station Cedartown · EMS | other | - |
| Rockmart Fire Department Rockmart · EMS | career | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
4.65 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 43 roster).
Largest book: Rockmart Fire Department holds 51% of county personnel (22 of 43).
FAQ
Are Polk County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Polk County has a mix: 2 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Polk County, GA? ▼
Polk County, GA has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #101 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Polk County? ▼
Polk County has 43 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 35% below the Georgia average.
Does Polk County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Polk 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 Polk County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.