County profile
Greenville County, SC 36 departments
922 HIFLD personnel across 36 departments in Greenville County · #3 of 46 in-state.
Greenville County, SC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (922 personnel across 36 departments) - #3 of 46 in-state; mix 13/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 46 in South Carolina
- 6.18 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Parker Fire Department
- 18 of 36 depts provide EMS
- 36 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Greenville County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (922 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 13 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (31% volunteer).
6.18 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (57 stations / 922 roster).
Largest book: Parker Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (82 of 922).
Photo-finish peer: Delaware County, NY (+3 personnel).
South Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Greenville County? ▼
Greenville County has 922 total fire department personnel across 36 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 4% above the South Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Greenville County, SC? ▼
Greenville County, SC has 36 fire departments with available federal data. 13 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Greenville County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Greenville County has a mix: 13 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Greenville County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 22 departments in Greenville 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 Greenville County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.