County profile
Jones County, NC 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Jones County (North Carolina) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Jones County, NC is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 171 personnel), #79 of 100 in-state.
- Personnel rank #79 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.51 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Wyse Fork Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jones County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Comfort Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Trenton · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Hargetts Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Trenton | volunteer | 31 |
| Maysville Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Maysville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Phillips Crossroads Fire and Emergency Medical Services Trenton · EMS | other | - |
| Pollocksville Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Pollocksville · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Trenton Volunteer Fire Department Trenton · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Wyse Fork Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Dover · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
3.51 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 171 roster).
Largest book: Wyse Fork Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated holds 19% of county personnel (32 of 171).
Photo-finish peer: Monroe County, AL (+0 personnel).
North Carolina volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
Are Jones County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Jones County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Jones County, NC? ▼
Jones County, NC has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #79 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Jones County? ▼
Jones County has 171 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 8% below the North Carolina average.
Does Jones County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Jones County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Jones County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.