County profile
Calhoun County, SC 9 departments
Volunteer share 89% across 9 HIFLD departments in Calhoun County (South Carolina) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Calhoun County, SC is volunteer-led in HIFLD (89% of 9 departments; 240 personnel), #25 of 46 in-state.
- Personnel rank #25 of 46 in South Carolina
- 4.58 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Eastman Fire and Rescue
- 1 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Calhoun County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Belleville Fire Department Saint Matthews | volunteer | 17 |
| Cameron Fire Department Cameron | volunteer | 18 |
| Caw Caw Fire Department Saint Matthews | other | 15 |
| Eastman Fire and Rescue West Columbia · EMS | volunteer | 89 |
| Fort Motte Fire Department Main Station Saint Matthews | volunteer | 26 |
| Jumper Station Fire Department Swansea | volunteer | 14 |
| Midway Fire Department Elloree | volunteer | 14 |
| Saint Matthews Fire Department Saint Matthews | volunteer | 25 |
| Sandy Run Fire Department Gaston | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (89% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (89% volunteer).
4.58 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 240 roster).
Largest book: Eastman Fire and Rescue holds 37% of county personnel (89 of 240).
Photo-finish peer: Imperial County, CA (+0 personnel).
South Carolina volunteer context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
Are Calhoun County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Calhoun County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Calhoun County, SC? ▼
Calhoun County, SC has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #25 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Calhoun County? ▼
Calhoun County has 240 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 8% above the South Carolina average.
Does Calhoun County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Calhoun County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Calhoun County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.