County profile
Nash County, NC 18 departments
354 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Nash County · #40 of 100 in-state.
Nash County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (354 personnel across 18 departments) - #40 of 100 in-state; mix 0/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #40 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in Nashville Fire Department
- 16 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nash County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (354 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 354 roster).
Largest book: Nashville Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (40 of 354).
Photo-finish peer: Eaton County, MI (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Nash County? ▼
Nash County has 354 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 23% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Nash County, NC? ▼
Nash County, NC has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #40 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Nash County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 18 departments (67%) in Nash County are volunteer.
Does Nash County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Nash 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 Nash County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.