County profile
Georgetown County, SC 7 departments
634 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Georgetown County · #5 of 46 in-state.
Georgetown County, SC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (634 personnel across 7 departments) - #5 of 46 in-state; mix 2/2/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 46 in South Carolina
- 3.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Georgetown County Rural Fire Department
- 5 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Georgetown County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews City Fire Department Andrews | other | 31 |
| Georgetown City Fire Department Georgetown · EMS | career | 43 |
| Georgetown County Fire Department Georgetown | other | 196 |
| Georgetown County Rural Fire Department Georgetown · EMS | volunteer | 198 |
| Midway Fire Rescue Pawleys Island · EMS | career | 75 |
| Midway Fire Rescue Georgetown · EMS | other | 32 |
| Murrells Inlet Garden City Fire District Murrells Inlet · EMS | volunteer | 59 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (634 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (29% volunteer).
3.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (19 stations / 634 roster).
Largest book: Georgetown County Rural Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (198 of 634).
Photo-finish peer: Blair County, PA (-1 personnel).
South Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Georgetown County? ▼
Georgetown County has 634 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 91, which is 264% above the South Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Georgetown County, SC? ▼
Georgetown County, SC has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Georgetown County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Georgetown County has a mix: 2 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Georgetown County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Georgetown 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 Georgetown County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.