Fairburn Fire Department
Fairburn, GA · Fulton County
Fairburn Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Fairburn, GA (Fulton County), with 1 station and 13 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 13
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 333 GA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Fairburn, GA
- County
- Fulton County
- FDID
- 06006
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-02539 | $357,143 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-04563 | $173,333 |
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 Fairburn Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 12% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 128
- GA departments
- 868
What This Data Tells You About Fairburn Fire Department
Fairburn Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Fairburn, within Fulton County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 13 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Fairburn Fire Department runs 24% 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: Fairburn Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $530,476 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Fairburn Fire Department have? ▼
Fairburn Fire Department has 13 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% below the Georgia average of 17 per department.
Does Fairburn Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Fairburn Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Fairburn Fire Department operate? ▼
Fairburn Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Fairburn Fire Department? ▼
Fairburn Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Fulton County, GA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Fairburn Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Fairburn Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $530,476 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
How many fire departments are in Georgia? ▼
Georgia has 868 fire departments with 14,656 total personnel. 30% are volunteer departments.
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