County profile
Dillon County, SC 9 departments
Volunteer share 89% across 9 HIFLD departments in Dillon County (South Carolina) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Dillon County, SC is volunteer-led in HIFLD (89% of 9 departments; 170 personnel), #35 of 46 in-state.
- Personnel rank #35 of 46 in South Carolina
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Dillon Fire Department
- 2 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dillon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Dillon County Fire Department Dillon | volunteer | 22 |
| Dillon County Fire Department - Latta Latta | other | - |
| Dillon Fire Department Dillon · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue Dillon · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Lake View Fire Department Lakeview | volunteer | 23 |
| Latta Fire Department Latta | volunteer | 25 |
| Oak Grove Fire Department Latta | volunteer | 28 |
| Oakland Volunteer Fire Department Hamer | volunteer | 11 |
| Reedy Creek Volunteer Fire Department Dillon | volunteer | 11 |
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).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 170 roster).
Largest book: Dillon Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (29 of 170).
Photo-finish peer: Geneva County, AL (+0 personnel).
South Carolina volunteer context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
Are Dillon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Dillon County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Dillon County, SC? ▼
Dillon County, SC has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Dillon County? ▼
Dillon County has 170 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 24% below the South Carolina average.
Does Dillon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Dillon 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 Dillon County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.