County profile
Darlington County, SC 7 departments
271 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Darlington County · #23 of 46 in-state.
Darlington County, SC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (271 personnel across 7 departments) - #23 of 46 in-state; mix 0/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #23 of 46 in South Carolina
- 5.90 stations per 100 personnel
- 59% of roster in Darlington County Fire District
- 1 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Darlington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Darlington Fire Department Darlington | volunteer | 28 |
| Darlington County Fire District Hartsville | volunteer | 159 |
| Hartsville Fire Department Hartsville | volunteer | 28 |
| Hartsville Rescue Squad Hartsville · EMS | other | 23 |
| Palmetto Rural Fire Department Darlington | volunteer | 18 |
| Society Hill Fire Department Society Hill | volunteer | 15 |
| South Carolina Forestry Commission - Pee Dee Region Florence | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (271 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
5.90 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 271 roster).
Largest book: Darlington County Fire District holds 59% of county personnel (159 of 271).
Photo-finish peer: Ogle County, IL (+0 personnel).
South Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Darlington County? ▼
Darlington County has 271 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 39, which is 56% above the South Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Darlington County, SC? ▼
Darlington County, SC has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #23 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Darlington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Darlington County are volunteer.
Does Darlington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Darlington 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 Darlington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.