County profile
Wayne County, NC 29 departments
679 HIFLD personnel across 29 departments in Wayne County · #11 of 100 in-state.
Wayne County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (679 personnel across 29 departments) - #11 of 100 in-state; mix 2/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 100 in North Carolina
- 3.39 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fire Department-Dod
- 18 of 29 depts provide EMS
- 29 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wayne County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (679 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (55% volunteer).
3.39 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 679 roster).
Largest book: Seymour Johnson Air Force Base Fire Department-Dod holds 13% of county personnel (86 of 679).
Photo-finish peer: Peoria County, IL (-2 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wayne County? ▼
Wayne County has 679 total fire department personnel across 29 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 12% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Wayne County, NC? ▼
Wayne County, NC has 29 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wayne County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 29 departments (55%) in Wayne County are volunteer.
Does Wayne County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Wayne 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 Wayne County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.