County profile
Rowan County, NC 28 departments
860 HIFLD personnel across 28 departments in Rowan County · #7 of 100 in-state.
Rowan County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (860 personnel across 28 departments) - #7 of 100 in-state; mix 1/22/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 100 in North Carolina
- 4.19 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Kannapolis Fire Department
- 14 of 28 depts provide EMS
- 28 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Rowan County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (860 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 22 volunteer, 0 combination (79% volunteer).
4.19 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (36 stations / 860 roster).
Largest book: Kannapolis Fire Department holds 10% of county personnel (90 of 860).
Photo-finish peer: Essex County, NY (+7 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Rowan County? ▼
Rowan County has 860 total fire department personnel across 28 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 19% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Rowan County, NC? ▼
Rowan County, NC has 28 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 22 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Rowan County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 22 of 28 departments (79%) in Rowan County are volunteer.
Does Rowan County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Rowan 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 Rowan County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.