County profile
Buncombe County, NC 21 departments
681 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Buncombe County · #8 of 100 in-state.
Buncombe County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (681 personnel across 21 departments) - #8 of 100 in-state; mix 4/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Asheville Fire and Rescue
- 19 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Buncombe County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (681 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (48% volunteer).
3.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (27 stations / 681 roster).
Largest book: Asheville Fire and Rescue holds 31% of county personnel (210 of 681).
Photo-finish peer: Aiken County, SC (-1 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Buncombe County? ▼
Buncombe County has 681 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 23% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Buncombe County, NC? ▼
Buncombe County, NC has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Buncombe County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Buncombe County has a mix: 4 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Buncombe County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 27 departments in Buncombe 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 Buncombe County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.