County profile
Durham County, NC 7 departments
263 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Durham County · #19 of 100 in-state.
Durham County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (263 personnel across 7 departments) - #19 of 100 in-state; mix 1/2/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #19 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.04 stations per 100 personnel
- 51% of roster in Parkwood Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Durham County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bahama Fire and Rescue Rougemont · EMS | other | - |
| Bahama Fire and Rescue Bahama · EMS | volunteer | 73 |
| Bethesda Volunteer Fire Department Durham · EMS | other | - |
| Durham Fire Department Chapel Hill | other | - |
| Lebanon Volunteer Fire Department Durham · EMS | other | - |
| Parkwood Volunteer Fire Department Durham · EMS | volunteer | 134 |
| Redwood Volunteer Fire Department Durham · EMS | career | 56 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (263 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (29% volunteer).
3.04 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 263 roster).
Largest book: Parkwood Volunteer Fire Department holds 51% of county personnel (134 of 263).
Photo-finish peer: Jackson County, OR (+1 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Durham County? ▼
Durham County has 263 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 46% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Durham County, NC? ▼
Durham County, NC has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Durham County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Durham County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Durham County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Durham 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 Personnel totals for Durham County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.