County profile
Forsyth County, NC 23 departments
1,020 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Forsyth County · #6 of 100 in-state.
Forsyth County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,020 personnel across 23 departments) - #6 of 100 in-state; mix 3/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Winston Salem Fire Department - Bullard Fire
- 20 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Forsyth County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,020 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (61% volunteer).
3.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (40 stations / 1,020 roster).
Largest book: Winston Salem Fire Department - Bullard Fire holds 31% of county personnel (312 of 1,020).
Photo-finish peer: Columbia County, PA (-3 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Forsyth County? ▼
Forsyth County has 1,020 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 44, which is 69% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Forsyth County, NC? ▼
Forsyth County, NC has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Forsyth County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 23 departments (61%) in Forsyth County are volunteer.
Does Forsyth County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 21 departments in Forsyth 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 Forsyth County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.