County profile
Rockingham County, NC 21 departments
650 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Rockingham County · #12 of 100 in-state.
Rockingham County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (650 personnel across 21 departments) - #12 of 100 in-state; mix 1/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #12 of 100 in North Carolina
- 2.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Eden Fire Department
- 16 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Rockingham County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (650 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (76% volunteer).
2.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (19 stations / 650 roster).
Largest book: Eden Fire Department holds 10% of county personnel (68 of 650).
Photo-finish peer: Abbeville County, SC (-1 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Rockingham County? ▼
Rockingham County has 650 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 19% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Rockingham County, NC? ▼
Rockingham County, NC has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Rockingham County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 21 departments (76%) in Rockingham County are volunteer.
Does Rockingham County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Rockingham 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 Rockingham County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.