County profile
Beaufort County, SC 10 departments
270 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Beaufort County · #11 of 46 in-state.
Beaufort County, SC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (270 personnel across 10 departments) - #11 of 46 in-state; mix 3/3/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 46 in South Carolina
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in Bluffton Township Fire District
- 5 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Beaufort County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Township Fire District Bluffton | career | 94 |
| Burton Fire District Beaufort | other | 2 |
| City of Beaufort Fire Department Beaufort | other | 3 |
| Daufuskie Island Fire District Daufuskie Island · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Fripp Island Fire Department Fripp Island · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| Hilton Head Island Fire and Rescue Hilton Head Island · EMS | other | 39 |
| Ladys Island Saint Helena Fire District Beaufort · EMS | other | 2 |
| Parris Island Fire Rescue-Dod Parris Island | career | 44 |
| Sheldon Township Fire Department Seabrook · EMS | volunteer | 3 |
| Town of Port Royal Fire Department Port Royal | career | 10 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (270 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (30% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 270 roster).
Largest book: Bluffton Township Fire District holds 35% of county personnel (94 of 270).
Photo-finish peer: Franklin County, MO (+0 personnel).
South Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Beaufort County? ▼
Beaufort County has 270 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 8% above the South Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Beaufort County, SC? ▼
Beaufort County, SC has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Beaufort County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Beaufort County has a mix: 3 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Beaufort County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Beaufort 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 Beaufort County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.