County profile
Duplin County, NC 20 departments
485 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Duplin County · #31 of 100 in-state.
Duplin County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (485 personnel across 20 departments) - #31 of 100 in-state; mix 0/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #31 of 100 in North Carolina
- 2.89 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in Faison Fire and Rescue Incorporated
- 6 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Duplin County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (485 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
2.89 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 485 roster).
Largest book: Faison Fire and Rescue Incorporated holds 11% of county personnel (53 of 485).
Photo-finish peer: Waldo County, ME (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Duplin County? ▼
Duplin County has 485 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 8% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Duplin County, NC? ▼
Duplin County, NC has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #31 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Duplin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 20 departments (70%) in Duplin County are volunteer.
Does Duplin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Duplin 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 Duplin County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.