County profile
Clay County, NC 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Clay County (North Carolina) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Clay County, NC is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 160 personnel), #82 of 100 in-state.
- Personnel rank #82 of 100 in North Carolina
- 4.38 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Clay County Fire and Rescue Squad Incorporated
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Clay County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brasstown Fire Volunteer Fire Department Brasstown · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Clay County Fire and Rescue Hayesville · EMS | other | - |
| Clay County Fire and Rescue Squad Incorporated Hayesville · EMS | volunteer | 54 |
| Shooting Creek Volunteer Fire Department Hayesville · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Warne Volunteer Fire Department Warne · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
4.38 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 160 roster).
Largest book: Clay County Fire and Rescue Squad Incorporated holds 34% of county personnel (54 of 160).
Photo-finish peer: Lawrence County, AR (+0 personnel).
North Carolina volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
Are Clay County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Clay County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Clay County, NC? ▼
Clay County, NC has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #82 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Clay County? ▼
Clay County has 160 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 23% above the North Carolina average.
Does Clay County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Clay 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 Clay County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.