Career (Paid)

STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT

Statesboro, GA · Bulloch County

STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Statesboro, GA (Bulloch County), with 2 stations and 39 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

39
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+129%
above GA avg personnel
(17/dept)
70th
percentile by size
of 333 GA depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
$2.1M
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Statesboro, GA
FDID
01603

FEMA Grant History

$2.1M
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2021 EMW-2021-FF-00140 $2,108,938.32

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 STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Georgia. It is larger than 70% of the 333 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 129% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
128
GA departments
868

What This Data Tells You About STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT

STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in Statesboro, within Bulloch County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 39 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, 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. STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 129% 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: STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $2,108,938.32 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 STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT has 39 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 129% above the Georgia average of 17 per department.

Does STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT?

STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Bulloch County, GA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, STATESBORO FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $2,108,938.32 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.

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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Federal data sources

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.