Volunteer EMS Provider

SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT

Scotland, GA · Telfair County

SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Scotland, GA (Telfair County), with 1 station and 11 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

11
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-35%
below GA avg personnel
(17/dept)
6th
percentile by size
of 333 GA depts
11
personnel per station
staffing density
$354K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Scotland, GA
FDID
13406

FEMA Grant History

$354K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2020 EMW-2020-FG-15430 $354,285.71

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 SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 6% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 35% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
128
GA departments
868

What This Data Tells You About SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT

SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Scotland, within Telfair County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 11 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 35% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $354,285.71 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT has 11 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 35% below the Georgia average of 17 per department.

Does SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT?

SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Telfair County, GA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, SCOTLAND FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $354,285.71 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.

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.