County profile
Johnston County, NC 25 departments
623 HIFLD personnel across 25 departments in Johnston County · #14 of 100 in-state.
Johnston County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (623 personnel across 25 departments) - #14 of 100 in-state; mix 0/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #14 of 100 in North Carolina
- 2.89 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Town of Clayton Fire Department
- 2 of 25 depts provide EMS
- 25 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Johnston County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (623 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (64% volunteer).
2.89 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 623 roster).
Largest book: Town of Clayton Fire Department holds 14% of county personnel (86 of 623).
Photo-finish peer: Montgomery County, AL (+2 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Johnston County? ▼
Johnston County has 623 total fire department personnel across 25 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 4% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Johnston County, NC? ▼
Johnston County, NC has 25 fire departments with available federal data. 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Johnston County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 25 departments (64%) in Johnston County are volunteer.
Does Johnston County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Johnston 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 Johnston County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.