County profile
Craven County, NC 20 departments
519 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Craven County · #13 of 100 in-state.
Craven County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (519 personnel across 20 departments) - #13 of 100 in-state; mix 2/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 100 in North Carolina
- 4.43 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in New Bern Fire Rescue Department
- 5 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Craven County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (519 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (45% volunteer).
4.43 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 519 roster).
Largest book: New Bern Fire Rescue Department holds 15% of county personnel (77 of 519).
Photo-finish peer: Benton County, AR (-2 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Craven County? ▼
Craven County has 519 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 0% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Craven County, NC? ▼
Craven County, NC has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Craven County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Craven County has a mix: 2 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Craven County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Craven 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 Craven County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.