County profile
Harnett County, NC 16 departments
352 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Harnett County · #46 of 100 in-state.
Harnett County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (352 personnel across 16 departments) - #46 of 100 in-state; mix 0/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #46 of 100 in North Carolina
- 2.84 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Buies Creek Rural Fire and Rescue
- 8 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Harnett County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (352 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (56% volunteer).
2.84 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 352 roster).
Largest book: Buies Creek Rural Fire and Rescue holds 15% of county personnel (54 of 352).
Photo-finish peer: Saline County, KS (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Harnett County? ▼
Harnett County has 352 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 15% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Harnett County, NC? ▼
Harnett County, NC has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #46 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Harnett County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 16 departments (56%) in Harnett County are volunteer.
Does Harnett County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Harnett 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 Harnett County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.