Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Grovetown Department of Public Safety

Grovetown, GA · Columbia County

Grovetown Department of Public Safety is a Career (Paid) department serving Grovetown, GA (Columbia County), with 2 stations and 36 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

36
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+112%
above GA avg personnel
(17/dept)
68th
percentile by size
of 333 GA depts
18
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Grovetown, GA
FDID
03607

Staffing vs the Georgia average

How Grovetown Department of Public Safety's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 68% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 112% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
128
GA departments
868

What This Data Tells You About Grovetown Department of Public Safety

Grovetown Department of Public Safety operates as a Career (Paid) department in Grovetown, within Columbia County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 36 total personnel, 2 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. Grovetown Department of Public Safety runs 112% 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 Grovetown Department of Public Safety have?

Grovetown Department of Public Safety has 36 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 112% above the Georgia average of 17 per department.

Does Grovetown Department of Public Safety provide EMS services?

Yes, Grovetown Department of Public Safety provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Grovetown Department of Public Safety operate?

Grovetown Department of Public Safety operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Grovetown Department of Public Safety?

Grovetown Department of Public Safety is a Career (Paid) department serving Columbia 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.

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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.