County profile
Gaston County, NC 25 departments
842 HIFLD personnel across 25 departments in Gaston County · #9 of 100 in-state.
Gaston County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (842 personnel across 25 departments) - #9 of 100 in-state; mix 1/19/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.68 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Gastonia City Fire Department
- 19 of 25 depts provide EMS
- 25 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Gaston County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (842 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 19 volunteer, 0 combination (76% volunteer).
3.68 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (31 stations / 842 roster).
Largest book: Gastonia City Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (141 of 842).
Photo-finish peer: Mahoning County, OH (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Gaston County? ▼
Gaston County has 842 total fire department personnel across 25 departments. The average per department is 34, which is 31% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Gaston County, NC? ▼
Gaston County, NC has 25 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 19 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Gaston County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 19 of 25 departments (76%) in Gaston County are volunteer.
Does Gaston County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 21 departments in Gaston 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 Gaston County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.