Lavonia Fire Department
Lavonia, GA · Franklin County
Lavonia Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lavonia, GA (Franklin County), with 1 station and 28 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 28
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(17/dept)
of 333 GA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Lavonia, GA
- County
- Franklin County
- FDID
- 05906
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2015 | EMW2014FO01661 | $218,530 |
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 Lavonia Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 57% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 128
- GA departments
- 868
What This Data Tells You About Lavonia Fire Department
Lavonia Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Lavonia, within Franklin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 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. Lavonia Fire Department runs 65% 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: Lavonia Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $218,530 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 Lavonia Fire Department have? ▼
Lavonia Fire Department has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 65% above the Georgia average of 17 per department.
Does Lavonia Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Lavonia Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Lavonia Fire Department operate? ▼
Lavonia Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Lavonia Fire Department? ▼
Lavonia Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Franklin County, GA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Lavonia Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Lavonia Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $218,530 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2015.
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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