County profile
Aiken County, SC 31 departments
772 HIFLD personnel across 31 departments in Aiken County · #4 of 46 in-state.
Aiken County, SC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (772 personnel across 31 departments) - #4 of 46 in-state; mix 2/19/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 46 in South Carolina
- 4.27 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Aiken Department of Public Safety
- 8 of 31 depts provide EMS
- 31 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Aiken County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (772 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 19 volunteer, 0 combination (61% volunteer).
4.27 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (33 stations / 772 roster).
Largest book: Aiken Department of Public Safety holds 17% of county personnel (135 of 772).
Photo-finish peer: Buncombe County, NC (+1 personnel).
South Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Aiken County? ▼
Aiken County has 772 total fire department personnel across 31 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 0% above the South Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Aiken County, SC? ▼
Aiken County, SC has 31 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 19 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Aiken County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 19 of 31 departments (61%) in Aiken County are volunteer.
Does Aiken County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Aiken 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 Aiken County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.