County profile
Wayne County, GA 6 departments
69 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Wayne County · #78 of 159 in-state.
Wayne County, GA reports a light HIFLD roster (69 personnel, 6 departments); #78 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #78 of 159 in Georgia
- 2.90 stations per 100 personnel
- 58% of roster in Jesup Fire Department
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wayne County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Jesup Fire Department Jesup · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Odum Volunteer Fire Department Odum · EMS | other | - |
| Screven Volunteer Fire Department Screven · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Wayne County Correctional Fire Department Odum | other | - |
| Wayne County Fire Department - Little Creek Station Jesup · EMS | other | - |
| Wayne County Volunteer Fire Department Madray Springs Station Jesup · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (69 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
2.90 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 69 roster).
Largest book: Jesup Fire Department holds 58% of county personnel (40 of 69).
Photo-finish peer: Payette County, ID (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wayne County? ▼
Wayne County has 69 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 29% below the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Wayne County, GA? ▼
Wayne County, GA has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #78 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wayne County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Wayne County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Wayne County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Wayne 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 Wayne County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.