County profile
Rutherford County, NC 18 departments
618 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Rutherford County · #15 of 100 in-state.
Rutherford County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (618 personnel across 18 departments) - #15 of 100 in-state; mix 2/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Hudlow Fire and Rescue Department
- 10 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Rutherford County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (618 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
3.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 618 roster).
Largest book: Hudlow Fire and Rescue Department holds 15% of county personnel (94 of 618).
Photo-finish peer: Winnebago County, IL (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Rutherford County? ▼
Rutherford County has 618 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 34, which is 31% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Rutherford County, NC? ▼
Rutherford County, NC has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Rutherford County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 18 departments (78%) in Rutherford County are volunteer.
Does Rutherford County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Rutherford 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 Rutherford County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.