County profile
Beaufort County, NC 15 departments
305 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Beaufort County · #47 of 100 in-state.
Beaufort County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (305 personnel across 15 departments) - #47 of 100 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #47 of 100 in North Carolina
- 2.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Pungo River Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated
- 8 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Beaufort County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (305 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (53% volunteer).
2.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 305 roster).
Largest book: Pungo River Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated holds 16% of county personnel (50 of 305).
Photo-finish peer: Iowa County, WI (+1 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Beaufort County? ▼
Beaufort County has 305 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 23% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Beaufort County, NC? ▼
Beaufort County, NC has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #47 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Beaufort County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 15 departments (53%) in Beaufort County are volunteer.
Does Beaufort County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Beaufort County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Beaufort County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.