County profile
Washington County, NC 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Washington County (North Carolina) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Washington County, NC is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 109 personnel), #93 of 100 in-state.
- Personnel rank #93 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.67 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Lake Phelps Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Creswell Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Creswell · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Lake Phelps Volunteer Fire Department Creswell · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Mid-County Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Roper · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Plymouth Fire Department Plymouth · EMS | other | - |
| Roper Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Roper · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.67 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 109 roster).
Largest book: Lake Phelps Volunteer Fire Department holds 27% of county personnel (29 of 109).
Photo-finish peer: Greene County, AR (+0 personnel).
North Carolina volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Washington County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, NC? ▼
Washington County, NC has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #93 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 109 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 15% below the North Carolina average.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Washington County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Washington County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.