County profile
Halifax County, NC 12 departments
280 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Halifax County · #56 of 100 in-state.
Halifax County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (280 personnel across 12 departments) - #56 of 100 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #56 of 100 in North Carolina
- 4.64 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Weldon Fire Department
- 7 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Halifax County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Capstone Paper Company Roanoke Rapids · EMS | other | - |
| Darlington Fire Department Halifax | volunteer | 21 |
| Davie Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Roanoke Rapids | volunteer | 35 |
| Enfield Fire Department Incorporated Enfield | volunteer | 35 |
| Halifax Fire and Rescue Incorporated Halifax | other | - |
| Hobgood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Hobgood · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Littleton Volunteer Fire Department Littleton · EMS | other | - |
| Rheasville Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Roanoke Rapids · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Roanoke Rapids Fire Department Roanoke Rapids · EMS | career | 32 |
| Scotland Neck Fire Department Scotland Neck · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Tillery Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Halifax | volunteer | 23 |
| Weldon Fire Department Weldon · EMS | volunteer | 57 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (280 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.64 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 280 roster).
Largest book: Weldon Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (57 of 280).
Photo-finish peer: Sumner County, KS (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Halifax County? ▼
Halifax County has 280 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 12% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Halifax County, NC? ▼
Halifax County, NC has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #56 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Halifax County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 12 departments (67%) in Halifax County are volunteer.
Does Halifax County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Halifax 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 Halifax County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.