County profile
Cherokee County, SC 13 departments
391 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Cherokee County · #17 of 46 in-state.
Cherokee County, SC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (391 personnel across 13 departments) - #17 of 46 in-state; mix 1/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #17 of 46 in South Carolina
- 4.09 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cherokee County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Antioch Volunteer Fire Department Blacksburg | volunteer | 18 |
| Asbury Rehoboth Volunteer Fire Department Gaffney | volunteer | 26 |
| Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department Blacksburg · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Buffalo Volunteer Fire Department Blacksburg | volunteer | 21 |
| Cashions Crossroads Kings Creek Volunteer Fire Department Blacksburg | volunteer | 33 |
| Cherokee Creek Volunteer Fire Department Gaffney | volunteer | 26 |
| Corinth Volunteer Fire Department Gaffney | volunteer | 37 |
| Draytonville-McKowns Mountain-Wilkinsville Volunteer Fire Department Gaffney | volunteer | 25 |
| Gaffney Fire Department Gaffney | career | 34 |
| Goucher Volunteer Fire Department - White Plains Gaffney | volunteer | 32 |
| Grassy Pond Volunteer Fire Department Gaffney | volunteer | 41 |
| Macedonia Volunteer Fire Department Gaffney | other | 40 |
| Twin River Volunteer Fire Department Gaffney | volunteer | 8 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (391 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (85% volunteer).
4.09 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 391 roster).
Largest book: Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (50 of 391).
Photo-finish peer: Schuyler County, NY (+0 personnel).
South Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cherokee County? ▼
Cherokee County has 391 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 20% above the South Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Cherokee County, SC? ▼
Cherokee County, SC has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #17 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cherokee County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 13 departments (85%) in Cherokee County are volunteer.
Does Cherokee County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Cherokee 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 Cherokee County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.