County profile
Stokes County, NC 13 departments
365 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Stokes County · #44 of 100 in-state.
Stokes County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (365 personnel across 13 departments) - #44 of 100 in-state; mix 0/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #44 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.01 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Sauratown Volunteer Fire Department
- 13 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Stokes County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of King Fire Department King · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Danbury Fire and Rescue Department Incorporated Danbury · EMS | other | - |
| Double Creek Volunteer Fire and Rescue Pinnacle · EMS | volunteer | 49 |
| Francisco Volunteer Fire and Rescue Westfield · EMS | other | - |
| Lawsonville Fire and Rescue Lawsonville · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Northeast Stokes Volunteer Fire and Rescue Sandy Ridge · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Pinnacle Volunteer Fire and Rescue Pinnacle · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Sauratown Volunteer Fire Department King · EMS | volunteer | 56 |
| South Stokes Fire and Rescue Walnut Cove · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| South Stokes Volunteer Fire Department - Forest Hills Division Germanton · EMS | other | - |
| Stokes-Rockingham Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Pine Hall · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Stokes-Rockingham Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Walnut Cove · EMS | other | - |
| Walnut Cove Fire and Rescue Walnut Cove · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (365 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
3.01 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 365 roster).
Largest book: Sauratown Volunteer Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (56 of 365).
Photo-finish peer: Jasper County, MO (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Stokes County? ▼
Stokes County has 365 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 8% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Stokes County, NC? ▼
Stokes County, NC has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #44 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Stokes County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 13 departments (69%) in Stokes County are volunteer.
Does Stokes County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Stokes 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 Stokes County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.