County profile
Cherokee County, NC 13 departments
Volunteer share 77% across 13 HIFLD departments in Cherokee County (North Carolina) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Cherokee County, NC is volunteer-led in HIFLD (77% of 13 departments; 271 personnel), #58 of 100 in-state.
- Personnel rank #58 of 100 in North Carolina
- 4.43 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Ranger Volunteer Fire Department
- 9 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cherokee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Fire Department Andrews | volunteer | 25 |
| Bellview Volunteer Fire Department Murphy · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Culberson Volunteer Fire Department Murphy · EMS | other | - |
| Grape Creek Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Murphy | volunteer | 34 |
| Hanging Dog Volunteer Fire Department Murphy · EMS | other | - |
| Hiwassee Dam Volunteer Fire Department Murphy · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Martins Creek Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Murphy | volunteer | 25 |
| Murphy Fire Department Murphy · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Peachtree Volunteer Fire Department Murphy · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Ranger Volunteer Fire Department Murphy · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Unaka Volunteer Fire Department Murphy · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Valleytown Rural Fire Department Marble · EMS | other | - |
| Wolfcreek Fire Department Murphy | volunteer | 18 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (77% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (77% volunteer).
4.43 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 271 roster).
Largest book: Ranger Volunteer Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (42 of 271).
Photo-finish peer: Johnson County, IA (+0 personnel).
North Carolina volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
Are Cherokee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 13 departments (77%) in Cherokee County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Cherokee County, NC? ▼
Cherokee County, NC has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #58 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Cherokee County? ▼
Cherokee County has 271 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 19% below the North Carolina average.
Does Cherokee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.