County profile
Polk County, NC 6 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 6 HIFLD departments in Polk County (North Carolina) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Polk County, NC is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 6 departments; 204 personnel), #72 of 100 in-state.
- Personnel rank #72 of 100 in North Carolina
- 4.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 24% of roster in Saluda Volunteer Fire and Rescue Incorporated
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Polk County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Green Creek Volunteer Fire Department Columbus · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Mill Spring Volunteer Fire Department Mill Spring · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Saluda Volunteer Fire and Rescue Incorporated Saluda · EMS | volunteer | 49 |
| Sunny View Fire and Rescue Mill Spring · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Town of Columbus Fire Department Columbus · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Tryon Volunteer Fire Department Tryon · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 204 roster).
Largest book: Saluda Volunteer Fire and Rescue Incorporated holds 24% of county personnel (49 of 204).
Photo-finish peer: Effingham County, GA (+0 personnel).
North Carolina volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
Are Polk County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 6 departments (100%) in Polk County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Polk County, NC? ▼
Polk County, NC has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #72 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Polk County? ▼
Polk County has 204 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 34, which is 31% above the North Carolina average.
Does Polk County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Polk County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Polk County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.