County profile
Henderson County, NC 13 departments
384 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Henderson County · #41 of 100 in-state.
Henderson County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (384 personnel across 13 departments) - #41 of 100 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #41 of 100 in North Carolina
- 4.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Mills River Fire and Rescue Incorporated
- 12 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Henderson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bat Cave Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Hendersonville · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Blue Ridge Fire and Rescue East Flat Rock · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Dana Fire and Rescue Department Hendersonville · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Edneyville Fire and Rescue Hendersonville · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Etowah-Horse Shoe Volunteer Fire and Rescue Hendersonville · EMS | other | - |
| Fletcher Fire and Rescue Department Fletcher · EMS | career | 41 |
| Fletcher Fire and Rescue Department Hendersonville · EMS | other | - |
| Gerton Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Incorporated Gerton · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Green River Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Zirconia · EMS | other | - |
| Hendersonville Fire Department Hendersonville | other | - |
| Mills River Fire and Rescue Incorporated Horse Shoe · EMS | volunteer | 56 |
| Mountain Home Fire and Rescue Department Incorporated Hendersonville · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Valley Hill Fire and Rescue Hendersonville · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (384 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (62% volunteer).
4.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 384 roster).
Largest book: Mills River Fire and Rescue Incorporated holds 15% of county personnel (56 of 384).
Photo-finish peer: Tuscarawas County, OH (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Henderson County? ▼
Henderson County has 384 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 15% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Henderson County, NC? ▼
Henderson County, NC has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #41 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Henderson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 13 departments (62%) in Henderson County are volunteer.
Does Henderson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Henderson 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 Henderson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.