County profile
Alleghany County, NC 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Alleghany County (North Carolina) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Alleghany County, NC is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 138 personnel), #85 of 100 in-state.
- Personnel rank #85 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Laurel Springs Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Alleghany County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cherry Lane Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Glade Valley · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Glade Creek Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Ennice | volunteer | 23 |
| Laurel Springs Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Laurel Springs · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Piney Creek Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Piney Creek · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Sparta-Alleghany Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Sparta | volunteer | 29 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 138 roster).
Largest book: Laurel Springs Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated holds 30% of county personnel (42 of 138).
Photo-finish peer: Jay County, IN (+0 personnel).
North Carolina volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
Are Alleghany County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Alleghany County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Alleghany County, NC? ▼
Alleghany County, NC has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #85 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Alleghany County? ▼
Alleghany County has 138 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 8% above the North Carolina average.
Does Alleghany County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Alleghany County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Alleghany County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.