County profile
Hertford County, NC 8 departments
226 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Hertford County · #34 of 100 in-state.
Hertford County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (226 personnel across 8 departments) - #34 of 100 in-state; mix 0/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #34 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.54 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Murfreesboro Fire Department
- 4 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hertford County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ahoskie Fire Department Ahoskie | volunteer | 30 |
| Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Como · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Harrellsville Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Harrellsville · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Millennium Fire Department Incorporated Aulander · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Murfreesboro Fire Department Murfreesboro | volunteer | 40 |
| Saint John Fire Department Incorporated Ahoskie · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Union Rural Volunteer Fire Department Ahoskie | volunteer | 18 |
| Winton Volunteer Fire Department Winton | volunteer | 28 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (226 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.54 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 226 roster).
Largest book: Murfreesboro Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (40 of 226).
Photo-finish peer: Douglas County, KS (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hertford County? ▼
Hertford County has 226 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 8% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Hertford County, NC? ▼
Hertford County, NC has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #34 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hertford County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 8 departments (100%) in Hertford County are volunteer.
Does Hertford County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Hertford 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 Hertford County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.