County profile
Sumter County, GA 7 departments
Volunteer share 29% across 7 HIFLD departments in Sumter County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Sumter County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 29% of 7; 105 personnel); #50 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #50 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 52% of roster in Americus Fire and Emergency Services
- 5 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sumter County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Americus Fire and Emergency Services Americus · EMS | career | 55 |
| Andersonville Fire Department Andersonville | volunteer | 22 |
| Desoto Volunteer Fire Department Desoto · EMS | other | - |
| Lake Blackshear Fire Department Cobb · EMS | other | - |
| Leslie Fire Department Leslie | other | - |
| Plains Volunteer Fire Department Plains · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Southwest Sumter Volunteer Fire Department Smithville · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (29% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (29% volunteer).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 105 roster).
Largest book: Americus Fire and Emergency Services holds 52% of county personnel (55 of 105).
Photo-finish peer: Coosa County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Sumter County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Sumter County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Sumter County, GA? ▼
Sumter County, GA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #50 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Sumter County? ▼
Sumter County has 105 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 12% below the Georgia average.
Does Sumter County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Sumter 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 Sumter County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.