Gilmer County Fire & Rescue

Gilmer County Fire & Rescue is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Ellijay, GA. Operating out of 16 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at 325 Howard Simmons RD, Ellijay, GA, 30540.

706-635-1333

706-635-1334

Mailing: 325 Howard Simmons RD, Ellijay, GA, 30540-6449

139 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

62

Volunteer Firefighters

33

Paid-Per-Call

33

Civilian & Support Staff

11

Total Calls
2,785
Fire Calls
2.3%
EMS Calls
69.2%
Other Calls
28.5%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
16m 45s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.7
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (651 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
1h 6m 41s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.3% (65 calls)
Total EMS Calls
69.2% (1,927 calls)
Total Other Calls
28.5% (793 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide advanced life support (ALS)
Busiest Month
July (535 calls)
Busiest District
1 (757 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (651 calls)
Avg. Response Time
16m 45s
Avg. Call Duration
1h 6m 41s
Avg. Personnel Responding
2.7
Mutual Aid Received
24
Mutual Aid Given
14