County profile
Watauga County, NC 14 departments
337 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Watauga County · #42 of 100 in-state.
Watauga County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (337 personnel across 14 departments) - #42 of 100 in-state; mix 0/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #42 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Zionville Volunteer Fire Department
- 12 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Watauga County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (337 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (79% volunteer).
3.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 337 roster).
Largest book: Zionville Volunteer Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (42 of 337).
Photo-finish peer: Lee County, AL (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Watauga County? ▼
Watauga County has 337 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 8% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Watauga County, NC? ▼
Watauga County, NC has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #42 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Watauga County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 14 departments (79%) in Watauga County are volunteer.
Does Watauga County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Watauga 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 Watauga County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.