Career (Paid) EMS Provider

East Point Fire Department

East Point, GA · Fulton County

East Point Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving East Point, GA (Fulton County), with 4 stations and 97 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

97
Total personnel
4
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+471%
above GA avg personnel
(17/dept)
89th
percentile by size
of 333 GA depts
24
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
East Point, GA
FDID
06005

Staffing vs the Georgia average

How East Point Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 89% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 471% above the state average
Stations
4
State fire deaths/yr
128
GA departments
868

What This Data Tells You About East Point Fire Department

East Point Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in East Point, within Fulton County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 97 total personnel, 4 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. East Point Fire Department runs 471% 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 East Point Fire Department have?

East Point Fire Department has 97 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 471% above the Georgia average of 17 per department.

Does East Point Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, East Point Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does East Point Fire Department operate?

East Point Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.

What type of fire department is East Point Fire Department?

East Point Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Fulton 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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.