Manchester Fire Department
Manchester, GA · Meriwether County
Manchester Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Manchester, GA (Meriwether 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
(17/dept)
of 333 GA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Manchester, GA
- County
- Meriwether County
- FDID
- 09903
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-01974 | $171,342.85 |
| 2009 | EMW2008FF00048 | $-17,745 |
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 Manchester Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 45% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 128
- GA departments
- 868
What This Data Tells You About Manchester Fire Department
Manchester Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Manchester, within Meriwether 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. Manchester 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Manchester Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $153,597.85 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 Manchester Fire Department have? ▼
Manchester Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 41% above the Georgia average of 17 per department.
Does Manchester Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Manchester Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Manchester Fire Department operate? ▼
Manchester Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Manchester Fire Department? ▼
Manchester Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Meriwether County, GA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Manchester Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Manchester Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $153,597.85 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
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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