Career (Paid) EMS Provider

165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod

Garden City, GA · Chatham County

165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod is a Career (Paid) department serving Garden City, GA (Chatham County), with 2 stations and 51 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

51
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+200%
above GA avg personnel
(17/dept)
77th
percentile by size
of 333 GA depts
26
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Garden City, GA
FDID
03070

Staffing vs the Georgia average

How 165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 77% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 200% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
128
GA departments
868

What This Data Tells You About 165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod

165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod operates as a Career (Paid) department in Garden City, within Chatham County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 51 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Georgia has 868 registered fire departments and 14,656 total personnel, averaging roughly 17 staff per department. 165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod runs 200% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 56,000 fires, 128 fire deaths, and 30% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does 165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod have?

165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod has 51 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 200% above the Georgia average of 17 per department.

Does 165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod provide EMS services?

Yes, 165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does 165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod operate?

165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is 165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod?

165th Airlift Wing Fire Department-Dod is a Career (Paid) department serving Chatham County, GA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

How many fire departments are in Georgia?

Georgia has 868 fire departments with 14,656 total personnel. 30% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.