Towns County Fire & Rescue

Towns County Fire & Rescue is primarily staffed by dedicated volunteers with some career personnel and serves as a local fire department in Hiawassee, GA. Operating out of 6 stations and classified as a Mostly volunteer organization. Headquartered at PO Box 247, Hiawassee, GA, 30546-0247.

706-896-2090

706-896-4411

PO Box PO Box 247

Mailing: Hiawassee, GA, 30546-0247

95 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

1

Volunteer Firefighters

38

Paid-Per-Call

41

Civilian & Support Staff

15

Total Calls
2,144
Fire Calls
2.7%
EMS Calls
58.6%
Other Calls
38.8%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
7m 56s
Avg. Personnel Responding
1.9
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Provide first aid & check for injuries
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (540 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
33m 44s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 1st 2024 to November 30th 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.7% (57 calls)
Total EMS Calls
58.6% (1,256 calls)
Total Other Calls
38.8% (831 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
Medical assist, assist EMS crew
Most Common Action
Provide first aid & check for injuries
Busiest Month
August (239 calls)
Busiest District
Sta (38 calls)
Busiest Hours
12 PM - 4 PM (540 calls)
Avg. Response Time
7m 56s
Avg. Call Duration
33m 44s
Avg. Personnel Responding
1.9
Mutual Aid Received
5
Mutual Aid Given
4