County profile
Lincoln County, NC 13 departments
309 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Lincoln County · #50 of 100 in-state.
Lincoln County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (309 personnel across 13 departments) - #50 of 100 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #50 of 100 in North Carolina
- 2.91 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in East Lincoln Fire Department
- 7 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lincoln County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alexis Volunteer Fire Department Iron Station · EMS | other | - |
| Boger City Fire Department Lincolnton | volunteer | 40 |
| City of Lincolnton Fire Department Lincolnton · EMS | career | 29 |
| Crouse Volunteer Fire Department Crouse · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Denver Volunteer Fire Department - Webbs Station Denver · EMS | other | - |
| Denver Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Denver · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| East Lincoln Fire Department Stanley · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Howards Creek Volunteer Fire Department Lincolnton | other | - |
| North 321 Volunteer Fire Department Lincolnton | volunteer | 36 |
| North Brook Volunteer Fire Department Vale | volunteer | 29 |
| Ore Bank Pumpkin Center Volunteer Fire Department Lincolnton · EMS | other | - |
| South Fork Volunteer Fire Department Lincolnton | volunteer | 34 |
| Union Volunteer Fire Department Vale | volunteer | 28 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (309 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (62% volunteer).
2.91 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 309 roster).
Largest book: East Lincoln Fire Department holds 14% of county personnel (43 of 309).
Photo-finish peer: Logan County, AR (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lincoln County? ▼
Lincoln County has 309 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 8% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Lincoln County, NC? ▼
Lincoln County, NC has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #50 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lincoln County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 13 departments (62%) in Lincoln County are volunteer.
Does Lincoln County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Lincoln 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 Personnel totals for Lincoln County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.