County profile
Wilson County, NC 12 departments
259 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Wilson County · #61 of 100 in-state.
Wilson County, NC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (259 personnel across 12 departments) - #61 of 100 in-state; mix 1/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #61 of 100 in North Carolina
- 4.63 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Wilson Fire Rescue Department
- 5 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 1,534 North Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wilson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Town Fire Department Elm City | other | - |
| Black Creek Volunteer Fire Department Black Creek | other | - |
| Contentnea Volunteer Fire Department Wilson | other | - |
| Crossroads Volunteer Fire Department Lucama · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| East Nash Volunteer Fire Department Wilson | volunteer | 36 |
| Rock Ridge Volunteer Fire Department Wilson · EMS | other | - |
| Sanoca Rural Fire District Saratoga · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Department Wilson | volunteer | 34 |
| Sims Community Rural Volunteer Fire Department Sims | other | - |
| Stantonsburg Moyton Volunteer Fire Department Stantonsburg · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Toisnot Rural Fire Department Elm City | volunteer | 23 |
| Wilson Fire Rescue Department Wilson · EMS | career | 87 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (259 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.63 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 259 roster).
Largest book: Wilson Fire Rescue Department holds 34% of county personnel (87 of 259).
Photo-finish peer: Henderson County, KY (+0 personnel).
North Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 1,534
- Annual fires
- 62,800
- Volunteer %
- 57%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wilson County? ▼
Wilson County has 259 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 15% below the North Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Wilson County, NC? ▼
Wilson County, NC has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #61 of 100 among North Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wilson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Wilson County has a mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Wilson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Wilson 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 Wilson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.