Gainesville Fire Department
Gainesville, GA · Hall County
Gainesville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Gainesville, GA (Hall County), with 4 stations and 82 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 82
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 333 GA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Gainesville, GA
- County
- Hall County
- FDID
- 06903
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | EMW2008FF00457 | $-235,024 |
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 Gainesville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 86% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 128
- GA departments
- 868
What This Data Tells You About Gainesville Fire Department
Gainesville Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Gainesville, within Hall County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 82 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. Gainesville Fire Department runs 382% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Gainesville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-235,024 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 Gainesville Fire Department have? ▼
Gainesville Fire Department has 82 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 382% above the Georgia average of 17 per department.
Does Gainesville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Gainesville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Gainesville Fire Department operate? ▼
Gainesville Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Gainesville Fire Department? ▼
Gainesville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Hall County, GA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Gainesville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Gainesville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-235,024 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2009.
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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