Volunteer

GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED

Georgetown, DE · Sussex County

GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Georgetown, DE (Sussex County), with 1 station and 130 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

130
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+100%
above DE avg personnel
(65/dept)
88th
percentile by size
of 57 DE depts
130
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Georgetown, DE
FDID
40077

Staffing vs the Delaware average

How GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED's personnel count compares to the typical department in Delaware. It is larger than 88% of the 57 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 100% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
11
DE departments
80

What This Data Tells You About GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED

GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED operates as a Volunteer department in Georgetown, within Sussex County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 130 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. Delaware has 80 registered fire departments and 5,215 total personnel, averaging roughly 65 staff per department. GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED runs 100% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 7,500 fires, 11 fire deaths, and 70% 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 GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED have?

GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED has 130 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Delaware average of 65 per department.

Does GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED provide EMS services?

GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED operate?

GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED?

GEORGETOWN FIRE COMPANY INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Sussex County, DE. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Delaware?

Delaware has 80 fire departments with 5,215 total personnel. 70% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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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.