County profile
New Hanover County, NC 11 departments
464 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in New Hanover County · #33 of 100 in-state.
New Hanover County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (464 personnel across 11 departments) - #33 of 100 in-state; mix 1/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #33 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 46% of roster in Wilmington Fire Department
- 10 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in New Hanover County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Carolina Beach Fire Department Carolina Beach | volunteer | 35 |
| Castle Hayne Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Castle Hayne · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Federal Point Fire and Rescue Incorporated Wilmington · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| General Electric Company Castle Hayne · EMS | other | - |
| Kure Beach Volunteer Fire Department Kure Beach · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Myrtle Grove Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Wilmington · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Ogden Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Wilmington · EMS | other | - |
| Wilmington Fire Department Wilmington · EMS | career | 212 |
| Wilmington International Airport Rescue Base Wilmington · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Wrightsboro Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Wilmington · EMS | other | - |
| Wrightsville Beach Fire Department Wrightsville Beach · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (464 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (64% volunteer).
3.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 464 roster).
Largest book: Wilmington Fire Department holds 46% of county personnel (212 of 464).
Photo-finish peer: Manatee County, FL (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve New Hanover County? ▼
New Hanover County has 464 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 42, which is 62% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in New Hanover County, NC? ▼
New Hanover County, NC has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are New Hanover County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 11 departments (64%) in New Hanover County are volunteer.
Does New Hanover County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in New Hanover 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 New Hanover County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.