Volunteer EMS Provider

Jasper Fire Department

Jasper, GA · Pickens County

Jasper Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Jasper, GA (Pickens County), with 1 station and 26 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

26
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+53%
above GA avg personnel
(17/dept)
52th
percentile by size
of 333 GA depts
26
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Jasper, GA
FDID
11202

Staffing vs the Georgia average

How Jasper Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 52% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 53% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
128
GA departments
868

What This Data Tells You About Jasper Fire Department

Jasper Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Jasper, within Pickens County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 26 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. Jasper Fire Department runs 53% 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 Jasper Fire Department have?

Jasper Fire Department has 26 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 53% above the Georgia average of 17 per department.

Does Jasper Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Jasper Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Jasper Fire Department operate?

Jasper Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Jasper Fire Department?

Jasper Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Pickens County, GA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.