County profile
Haywood County, NC 14 departments
419 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Haywood County · #36 of 100 in-state.
Haywood County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (419 personnel across 14 departments) - #36 of 100 in-state; mix 0/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #36 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.10 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in Jonathan Creek Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Haywood County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (419 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
3.10 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 419 roster).
Largest book: Jonathan Creek Volunteer Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (47 of 419).
Photo-finish peer: Ouachita County, LA (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Haywood County? ▼
Haywood County has 419 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 15% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Haywood County, NC? ▼
Haywood County, NC has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #36 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Haywood County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 14 departments (86%) in Haywood County are volunteer.
Does Haywood County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Haywood 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 Haywood County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.