Volunteer EMS Provider

Louisville Fire Department

Louisville, GA · Jefferson County

Louisville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Louisville, GA (Jefferson County), with 1 station and 24 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

24
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+41%
above GA avg personnel
(17/dept)
45th
percentile by size
of 333 GA depts
24
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Louisville, GA
FDID
08102

Staffing vs the Georgia average

How Louisville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 45% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 41% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
128
GA departments
868

What This Data Tells You About Louisville Fire Department

Louisville Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Louisville, within Jefferson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 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. Louisville Fire Department runs 41% 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 Louisville Fire Department have?

Louisville Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 41% above the Georgia average of 17 per department.

Does Louisville Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Louisville Fire Department operate?

Louisville Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Louisville Fire Department?

Louisville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Jefferson 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.