County profile
Iredell County, NC 18 departments
507 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Iredell County · #29 of 100 in-state.
Iredell County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (507 personnel across 18 departments) - #29 of 100 in-state; mix 2/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #29 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Harmony Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated
- 16 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Iredell County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (507 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
3.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 507 roster).
Largest book: Harmony Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated holds 14% of county personnel (71 of 507).
Photo-finish peer: Montgomery County, NY (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Iredell County? ▼
Iredell County has 507 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 8% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Iredell County, NC? ▼
Iredell County, NC has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #29 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Iredell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Iredell County has a mix: 2 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Iredell County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Iredell 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 Iredell County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.