County profile
Currituck County, NC 9 departments
Volunteer share 33% across 9 HIFLD departments in Currituck County (North Carolina) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Currituck County, NC leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 33% of 9; 115 personnel); #91 of 100 in-state.
- Personnel rank #91 of 100 in North Carolina
- 4.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 41% of roster in Moyock Fire Department and Rescue Squad Incorporated
- 7 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Currituck County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Carova Beach Volunteer Fire Department Corolla · EMS | other | - |
| Corolla Fire and Rescue - Pine Island Station Corolla · EMS | other | - |
| Corolla Fire and Rescue - Whalehead Station Corolla · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Crawford Volunteer Fire Company Moyock · EMS | other | - |
| Currituck County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Moyock · EMS | other | - |
| Knotts Island Volunteer Fire Department Knotts Island · EMS | other | - |
| Lower Currituck Fire Department Grandy | volunteer | 36 |
| Lower Currituck Volunteer Fire Department - Waterlily Station Coinjock | other | - |
| Moyock Fire Department and Rescue Squad Incorporated Moyock · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (33% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
4.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 115 roster).
Largest book: Moyock Fire Department and Rescue Squad Incorporated holds 41% of county personnel (47 of 115).
Photo-finish peer: Miller County, AR (+0 personnel).
North Carolina volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
Are Currituck County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Currituck County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Currituck County, NC? ▼
Currituck County, NC has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #91 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Currituck County? ▼
Currituck County has 115 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 50% below the North Carolina average.
Does Currituck County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Currituck 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 Currituck County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.