County profile
Walker County, GA 4 departments
385 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Walker County · #4 of 159 in-state.
Walker County, GA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (385 personnel across 4 departments) - #4 of 159 in-state; mix 1/2/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 159 in Georgia
- 5.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 92% of roster in Walker County Emergency Services
- 4 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Walker County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Lookout Mountain Fire Department Lookout Mountain · EMS | career | 7 |
| Rossville Fire Department Rossville · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Walker County Emergency Services Rock Spring · EMS | volunteer | 354 |
| Walker County Fire and Rescue Rossville · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (385 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 385 roster).
Largest book: Walker County Emergency Services holds 92% of county personnel (354 of 385).
Photo-finish peer: Baxter County, AR (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Walker County? ▼
Walker County has 385 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 96, which is 465% above the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Walker County, GA? ▼
Walker County, GA has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Walker County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Walker County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Walker County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Walker County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Walker County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.