County profile
Sampson County, NC 16 departments
359 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Sampson County · #45 of 100 in-state.
Sampson County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (359 personnel across 16 departments) - #45 of 100 in-state; mix 1/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #45 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in Harrells Volunteer Fire Department
- 11 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sampson County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (359 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
3.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 359 roster).
Largest book: Harrells Volunteer Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (40 of 359).
Photo-finish peer: Lafayette County, WI (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sampson County? ▼
Sampson County has 359 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 15% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Sampson County, NC? ▼
Sampson County, NC has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #45 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sampson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 16 departments (63%) in Sampson County are volunteer.
Does Sampson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Sampson 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 Sampson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.