County profile
Wilkes County, GA 9 departments
43 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Wilkes County · #102 of 159 in-state.
Wilkes County, GA reports a light HIFLD roster (43 personnel, 9 departments); #102 of 159 in-state.
- Personnel rank #102 of 159 in Georgia
- 6.98 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Rayle Fire Department
- 9 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 868 Georgia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wilkes County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Danburg Volunteer Fire Department Danburg · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Jackson Cross Roads Fire Department Tignall · EMS | other | - |
| Metasville Fire Department Washington · EMS | other | - |
| Newtown Fire Department Washington · EMS | other | - |
| Rayle Fire Department Washington · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Rocky Creek Fire Department Washington · EMS | other | - |
| Tignall Fire Department Tignall · EMS | other | - |
| Tyrone Volunteer Fire Department Washington · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Washington Fire Department Washington · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (43 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
6.98 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 43 roster).
Largest book: Rayle Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (16 of 43).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wilkes County? ▼
Wilkes County has 43 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 5, which is 71% below the Georgia average.
How many fire departments are in Wilkes County, GA? ▼
Wilkes County, GA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #102 of 159 among Georgia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wilkes County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Wilkes County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Wilkes County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Wilkes 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 Wilkes County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.