County profile
Brunswick County, NC 23 departments
529 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Brunswick County · #23 of 100 in-state.
Brunswick County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (529 personnel across 23 departments) - #23 of 100 in-state; mix 0/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #23 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.78 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Boiling Spring Lakes Volunteer Fire Department
- 18 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Brunswick County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (529 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
3.78 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 529 roster).
Largest book: Boiling Spring Lakes Volunteer Fire Department holds 10% of county personnel (52 of 529).
Photo-finish peer: Cochise County, AZ (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Brunswick County? ▼
Brunswick County has 529 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 12% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Brunswick County, NC? ▼
Brunswick County, NC has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #23 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Brunswick County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 23 departments (70%) in Brunswick County are volunteer.
Does Brunswick County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 21 departments in Brunswick 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 Brunswick County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.