County profile
Washington County, GA 9 departments
81 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Washington County · #63 of 159 in-state.
Washington County, GA reports a light HIFLD roster (81 personnel, 9 departments); #63 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #63 of 159 in Georgia
- 4.94 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Sandersville Fire Department
- 8 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Davisboro Volunteer Fire Department Davisboro · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Deepstep Area Volunteer Fire Department Sandersville | other | - |
| Harrison Volunteer Fire Department Harrison · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Oconee Volunteer Fire Department Oconee · EMS | other | - |
| Ohoopee Volunteer Fire Department Tennille · EMS | other | - |
| Riddleville Volunteer Fire Department Harrison · EMS | other | - |
| Sandersville Fire Department Sandersville · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Tennille Fire Department Tennille · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Warthen Volunteer Fire Department Warthen · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (81 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
4.94 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 81 roster).
Largest book: Sandersville Fire Department holds 40% of county personnel (32 of 81).
Photo-finish peer: Phillips County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 81 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 47% below the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, GA? ▼
Washington County, GA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #63 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Washington County has a mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Washington 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 Washington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.