Volunteer

Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department

Rochelle, GA · Wilcox County

Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Rochelle, GA (Wilcox County), with 1 station and 20 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

20
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+18%
above GA avg personnel
(17/dept)
35th
percentile by size
of 333 GA depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Rochelle, GA
FDID
15602

Staffing vs the Georgia average

How Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 35% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 18% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
128
GA departments
868

What This Data Tells You About Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department

Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Rochelle, within Wilcox County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 20 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department runs 18% 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 Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department have?

Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department has 20 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 18% above the Georgia average of 17 per department.

Does Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department?

Rochelle Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Wilcox 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.

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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.