County profile
Union County, NC 18 departments
541 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Union County · #22 of 100 in-state.
Union County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (541 personnel across 18 departments) - #22 of 100 in-state; mix 2/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #22 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Monroe Fire Department
- 18 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Union County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (541 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (61% volunteer).
3.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 541 roster).
Largest book: Monroe Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (91 of 541).
Photo-finish peer: Yolo County, CA (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Union County? ▼
Union County has 541 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 15% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Union County, NC? ▼
Union County, NC has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Union County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 18 departments (61%) in Union County are volunteer.
Does Union County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Union 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 Union County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.