Heard County Emergency Management Agency
Franklin, GA · Heard County
Heard County Emergency Management Agency is a Career (Paid) department serving Franklin, GA (Heard County), with 8 stations and 41 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 41
- Total personnel
- 8
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 333 GA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Franklin, GA
- County
- Heard County
- FDID
- 07403
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-00064 | $453,143.14 |
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FO-0553 | $339,860 |
| 2006 | EMW-2006-FF-0383 | $-34,800 |
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 Heard County Emergency Management Agency's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 72% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 8
- State fire deaths/yr
- 128
- GA departments
- 868
What This Data Tells You About Heard County Emergency Management Agency
Heard County Emergency Management Agency operates as a Career (Paid) department in Franklin, within Heard County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 41 total personnel, 8 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. Heard County Emergency Management Agency runs 141% 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: Heard County Emergency Management Agency has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $758,203.14 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 Heard County Emergency Management Agency have? ▼
Heard County Emergency Management Agency has 41 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 141% above the Georgia average of 17 per department.
Does Heard County Emergency Management Agency provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Heard County Emergency Management Agency provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Heard County Emergency Management Agency operate? ▼
Heard County Emergency Management Agency operates 8 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Heard County Emergency Management Agency? ▼
Heard County Emergency Management Agency is a Career (Paid) department serving Heard County, GA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Heard County Emergency Management Agency received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Heard County Emergency Management Agency has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $758,203.14 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
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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