County profile
Caldwell County, NC 13 departments
503 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Caldwell County · #30 of 100 in-state.
Caldwell County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (503 personnel across 13 departments) - #30 of 100 in-state; mix 1/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #30 of 100 in North Carolina
- 2.58 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Lenoir Fire Department
- 13 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Caldwell County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (503 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (85% volunteer).
2.58 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 503 roster).
Largest book: Lenoir Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (66 of 503).
Photo-finish peer: Scott County, IA (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Caldwell County? ▼
Caldwell County has 503 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 39, which is 50% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Caldwell County, NC? ▼
Caldwell County, NC has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #30 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Caldwell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 13 departments (85%) in Caldwell County are volunteer.
Does Caldwell County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.