County profile
Florence County, SC 13 departments
365 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Florence County · #13 of 46 in-state.
Florence County, SC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (365 personnel across 13 departments) - #13 of 46 in-state; mix 1/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 46 in South Carolina
- 9.04 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in City of Florence Fire Department
- 4 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Florence County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Florence Fire Department Florence · EMS | career | 73 |
| Hannah-Salem Friendfield Fire District Pamplico | volunteer | 56 |
| Howe Springs Fire District Florence · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Johnsonville Fire District Johnsonville | volunteer | 18 |
| Lake City Fire Department Lake City | volunteer | 71 |
| Olanta Rural Fire Department Olanta · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Pamplico Volunteer Fire and Rescue Pamplico · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Sardis-Timmonsville Fire Department Timmonsville | other | 10 |
| South Lynches Fire Department Lake City | volunteer | 21 |
| Timmonsville Fire Department Timmonsville | other | 10 |
| West Florence Rural Volunteer Fire Department Florence | volunteer | 21 |
| Windy Hill Volunteer Fire Company Quinby | other | 13 |
| Windy Hill Volunteer Fire Company Florence | volunteer | 13 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (365 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
9.04 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (33 stations / 365 roster).
Largest book: City of Florence Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (73 of 365).
Photo-finish peer: Escambia County, FL (+0 personnel).
South Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Florence County? ▼
Florence County has 365 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 12% above the South Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Florence County, SC? ▼
Florence County, SC has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Florence County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 13 departments (69%) in Florence County are volunteer.
Does Florence County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Florence 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 Florence County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.