County profile
Macon County, NC 11 departments
371 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Macon County · #43 of 100 in-state.
Macon County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (371 personnel across 11 departments) - #43 of 100 in-state; mix 0/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #43 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.23 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Franklin Fire and Rescue Department
- 10 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Macon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Burningtown-Iotla Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Franklin · EMS | other | - |
| Clarks Chapel Fire and Rescue Department Franklin | volunteer | 37 |
| Cowee Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Franklin · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Cullasaja Gorge Fire and Rescue Department Franklin · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Franklin Fire and Rescue Department Franklin · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Highlands Fire and Ambulance Highlands · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Mountain Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Franklin · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Nantahala Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Topton · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Otto Volunteer Fire and Rescue Otto · EMS | volunteer | 49 |
| Sky Valley - Scaly Mountain Volunteer Fire and Rescue Scaly Mountain · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| West Macon Fire and Rescue Franklin · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (371 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (91% volunteer).
3.23 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 371 roster).
Largest book: Franklin Fire and Rescue Department holds 16% of county personnel (60 of 371).
Photo-finish peer: Graves County, KY (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Macon County? ▼
Macon County has 371 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 34, which is 31% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Macon County, NC? ▼
Macon County, NC has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #43 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Macon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 11 departments (91%) in Macon County are volunteer.
Does Macon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Macon 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 Macon County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.