County profile
Wheeler County, GA 5 departments
50 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Wheeler County · #94 of 159 in-state.
Wheeler County, GA reports a light HIFLD roster (50 personnel, 5 departments); #94 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #94 of 159 in Georgia
- 6.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 46% of roster in Stuckey Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wheeler County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alamo Volunteer Fire Department Alamo · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Crossroads Fire Department Glenwood · EMS | other | - |
| Glenwood City Volunteer Fire Department Glenwood · EMS | other | - |
| Springhill Volunteer Fire Department Alamo · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Stuckey Volunteer Fire Department Glenwood · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (50 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
6.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 50 roster).
Largest book: Stuckey Volunteer Fire Department holds 46% of county personnel (23 of 50).
Photo-finish peer: Cheyenne County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wheeler County? ▼
Wheeler County has 50 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 41% below the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Wheeler County, GA? ▼
Wheeler County, GA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #94 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wheeler County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Wheeler County are volunteer.
Does Wheeler County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Wheeler 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 Wheeler County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.