County profile
Upson County, GA 7 departments
Volunteer share 29% across 7 HIFLD departments in Upson County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Upson County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 29% of 7; 95 personnel); #57 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #57 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.21 stations per 100 personnel
- 47% of roster in Thomaston Fire Department
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Upson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Lincoln Park Volunteer Fire Department Thomaston · EMS | other | - |
| Northside Volunteer Fire and Rescue Thomaston · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Rock Hill Volunteer Fire Department Thomaston · EMS | other | - |
| Salem Volunteer Fire Department Thomaston | other | - |
| Thomaston Fire Department Thomaston · EMS | career | 45 |
| Thurston Volunteer Fire and Rescue Thomaston · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Yatesville Fire Department Yatesville · 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).
4.21 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 95 roster).
Largest book: Thomaston Fire Department holds 47% of county personnel (45 of 95).
Photo-finish peer: Crowley County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Upson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Upson County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Upson County, GA? ▼
Upson County, GA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #57 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Upson County? ▼
Upson County has 95 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 18% below the Georgia average.
Does Upson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Upson 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 Upson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.