County profile
Jasper County, SC 4 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 4 HIFLD departments in Jasper County (South Carolina) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Jasper County, SC is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 4 departments; 204 personnel), #30 of 46 in-state.
- Personnel rank #30 of 46 in South Carolina
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 66% of roster in Jasper County Fire Department
- 4 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jasper County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Hardeeville Fire Department Hardeeville · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Jasper County Fire Department Ridgeland · EMS | volunteer | 134 |
| Jasper County Fire Department Hardeeville · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Ridgeland Fire and Rescue Ridgeland · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 204 roster).
Largest book: Jasper County Fire Department holds 66% of county personnel (134 of 204).
Photo-finish peer: Effingham County, GA (+0 personnel).
South Carolina volunteer context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
Are Jasper County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 4 departments (100%) in Jasper County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Jasper County, SC? ▼
Jasper County, SC has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #30 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Jasper County? ▼
Jasper County has 204 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 51, which is 104% above the South Carolina average.
Does Jasper County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Jasper 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 Jasper County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.