County profile
Whitfield County, GA 4 departments
Volunteer share 25% across 4 HIFLD departments in Whitfield County (Georgia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Whitfield County, GA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 25% of 4; 101 personnel); #53 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #53 of 159 in Georgia
- 5.94 stations per 100 personnel
- 82% of roster in Dalton Fire Department
- 2 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Whitfield County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Dalton Fire Department Dalton | other | - |
| Cohutta Volunteer Fire Department Cohutta · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Dalton Fire Department Dalton · EMS | career | 83 |
| Whitfield County Fire Department Dalton | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (25% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
5.94 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 101 roster).
Largest book: Dalton Fire Department holds 82% of county personnel (83 of 101).
Photo-finish peer: Alamosa County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Whitfield County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Whitfield County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Whitfield County, GA? ▼
Whitfield County, GA has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #53 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Whitfield County? ▼
Whitfield County has 101 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 47% above the Georgia average.
Does Whitfield County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Whitfield 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 Whitfield County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.