County profile
Richmond County, GA 4 departments
Volunteer share 25% across 4 HIFLD departments in Richmond County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Richmond County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 25% of 4; 77 personnel); #67 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #67 of 159 in Georgia
- 3.90 stations per 100 personnel
- 56% of roster in Fort Gordon Fire and Emergency Services
- 4 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Richmond County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Augusta Fire Department Augusta · EMS | other | - |
| Augusta Regional Airport Fire Department Augusta · EMS | other | - |
| Fort Gordon Fire and Emergency Services Fort Gordon · EMS | career | 43 |
| Hephzibah Fire Rescue Hephzibah · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (25% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
3.90 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 77 roster).
Largest book: Fort Gordon Fire and Emergency Services holds 56% of county personnel (43 of 77).
Photo-finish peer: Greene County, IA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Richmond County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Richmond County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Richmond County, GA? ▼
Richmond County, GA has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #67 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Richmond County? ▼
Richmond County has 77 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 12% above the Georgia average.
Does Richmond County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Richmond 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 Richmond County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.