County profile
Stanly County, NC 16 departments
339 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Stanly County · #48 of 100 in-state.
Stanly County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (339 personnel across 16 departments) - #48 of 100 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #48 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.83 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in West Stanly Fire Department Incorporated - Locust
- 14 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Stanly County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (339 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
3.83 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 339 roster).
Largest book: West Stanly Fire Department Incorporated - Locust holds 16% of county personnel (54 of 339).
Photo-finish peer: Johnson County, MO (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Stanly County? ▼
Stanly County has 339 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 19% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Stanly County, NC? ▼
Stanly County, NC has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #48 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Stanly County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Stanly County has a mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Stanly County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Stanly 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 Stanly County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.