County profile
Onslow County, NC 24 departments
520 HIFLD personnel across 24 departments in Onslow County · #24 of 100 in-state.
Onslow County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (520 personnel across 24 departments) - #24 of 100 in-state; mix 2/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #24 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.46 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Jacksonville Fire Department
- 18 of 24 depts provide EMS
- 24 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Onslow County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (520 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (54% volunteer).
3.46 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 520 roster).
Largest book: Jacksonville Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (86 of 520).
Photo-finish peer: Geauga County, OH (+2 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Onslow County? ▼
Onslow County has 520 total fire department personnel across 24 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 15% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Onslow County, NC? ▼
Onslow County, NC has 24 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Onslow County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 24 departments (54%) in Onslow County are volunteer.
Does Onslow County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Onslow 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 Onslow County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.