County profile
Towns County, GA 2 departments
15 HIFLD personnel across 2 departments in Towns County · #129 of 159 in-state.
Towns County, GA reports a light HIFLD roster (15 personnel, 2 departments); #129 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #129 of 159 in Georgia
- 6.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Towns County Fire Department
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Towns County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Towns County Fire Department Young Harris · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Towns County Fire Department Hiawassee · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (15 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
6.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 15 roster).
Largest book: Towns County Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (15 of 15).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Towns County? ▼
Towns County has 15 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 8, which is 53% below the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Towns County, GA? ▼
Towns County, GA has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #129 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Towns County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Towns County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Towns County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Towns County provide EMS services.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Towns County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.