Volunteer EMS Provider

BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION

Buena Vista, GA · Marion County

BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION is a Volunteer department serving Buena Vista, GA (Marion County), with 1 station and 16 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

16
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-6%
below GA avg personnel
(17/dept)
23th
percentile by size
of 333 GA depts
16
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Buena Vista, GA
FDID
09602

Staffing vs the Georgia average

How BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 23% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 6% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
128
GA departments
868

What This Data Tells You About BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION

BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION operates as a Volunteer department in Buena Vista, within Marion County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 16 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, 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. BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION runs 6% 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.

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. 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 BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION have?

BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION has 16 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 6% below the Georgia average of 17 per department.

Does BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION provide EMS services?

Yes, BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION operate?

BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION?

BUENA VISTA FIRE AND RESCUE STATION is a Volunteer department serving Marion County, GA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.