County profile
Pitt County, NC 27 departments
819 HIFLD personnel across 27 departments in Pitt County · #10 of 100 in-state.
Pitt County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (819 personnel across 27 departments) - #10 of 100 in-state; mix 1/17/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 100 in North Carolina
- 2.93 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Greenville Fire and Rescue
- 11 of 27 depts provide EMS
- 27 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pitt County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (819 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 17 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
2.93 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 819 roster).
Largest book: Greenville Fire and Rescue holds 15% of county personnel (124 of 819).
Photo-finish peer: Tulare County, CA (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pitt County? ▼
Pitt County has 819 total fire department personnel across 27 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 15% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Pitt County, NC? ▼
Pitt County, NC has 27 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 17 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pitt County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 17 of 27 departments (63%) in Pitt County are volunteer.
Does Pitt County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Pitt 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 Pitt County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.