County profile
Mecklenburg County, NC 18 departments
1,592 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Mecklenburg County · #2 of 100 in-state.
Mecklenburg County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,592 personnel across 18 departments) - #2 of 100 in-state; mix 1/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.14 stations per 100 personnel
- 68% of roster in Charlotte Fire Department
- 18 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mecklenburg County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,592 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.14 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (50 stations / 1,592 roster).
Largest book: Charlotte Fire Department holds 68% of county personnel (1,082 of 1,592).
Photo-finish peer: St Lawrence County, NY (+6 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mecklenburg County? ▼
Mecklenburg County has 1,592 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 88, which is 238% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Mecklenburg County, NC? ▼
Mecklenburg County, NC has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mecklenburg County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 18 departments (67%) in Mecklenburg County are volunteer.
Does Mecklenburg County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in Mecklenburg 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 Mecklenburg County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.