County profile
Ware County, GA 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Ware County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Ware County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 18 personnel); #124 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #124 of 159 in Georgia
- 16.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Waycross Fire Department
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ware County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ware County Fire Department Waycross · EMS | other | - |
| Waycross Fire Department Waycross · EMS | career | 18 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
16.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 18 roster).
Largest book: Waycross Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (18 of 18).
FAQ
Are Ware County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Ware County has a mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Ware County, GA? ▼
Ware County, GA has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #124 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Ware County? ▼
Ware County has 18 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 47% below the Georgia average.
Does Ware County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Ware 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 Ware County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.