County profile
Wake County, NC 25 departments
1,707 HIFLD personnel across 25 departments in Wake County · #1 of 100 in-state.
Wake County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,707 personnel across 25 departments) - #1 of 100 in-state; mix 4/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.87 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Raleigh Fire Department
- 21 of 25 depts provide EMS
- 25 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wake County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,707 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
3.87 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (66 stations / 1,707 roster).
Largest book: Raleigh Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (549 of 1,707).
Photo-finish peer: Jackson County, MO (+11 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wake County? ▼
Wake County has 1,707 total fire department personnel across 25 departments. The average per department is 68, which is 162% above the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Wake County, NC? ▼
Wake County, NC has 25 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wake County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 15 of 25 departments (60%) in Wake County are volunteer.
Does Wake County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 31 departments in Wake 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 Wake County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.