Volunteer

ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Allentown, GA · Wilkinson County

ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Allentown, GA (Wilkinson County), with 1 station and 12 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

12
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-29%
below GA avg personnel
(17/dept)
8th
percentile by size
of 333 GA depts
12
personnel per station
staffing density
$2.6M
10 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Allentown, GA
FDID
15806

FEMA Grant History

$2.6M
Total Funding
10
Awards
Year Award Amount
2023 EMW-2023-FF-00689 $300,000
2019 EMW-2019-FF-00818 $435,466.83
2019 EMW-2019-FF-00430 $255,528
2018 EMW-2018-FH-00024 $255,948.81
2017 EMW2016FV00158 $218,096
2016 EMW2015FH00014 $218,400
2015 EMW2014FV90043 $559,091
2015 EMW2014FV00334 $227,620
2014 EMW2013FF00067 $71,280
2013 EMW2012FF00119 $16,200

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Georgia average

How ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 8% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 29% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
128
GA departments
868

What This Data Tells You About ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Allentown, within Wilkinson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 12 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 29% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 10 FEMA grants totaling $2,557,630.64 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 12 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 29% below the Georgia average of 17 per department.

Does ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Wilkinson County, GA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, ALLENTOWN VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 10 FEMA grants totaling $2,557,630.64 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.

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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Federal data sources

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.