County profile
Kershaw County, SC 11 departments
Volunteer share 91% across 11 HIFLD departments in Kershaw County (South Carolina) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Kershaw County, SC is volunteer-led in HIFLD (91% of 11 departments; 276 personnel), #24 of 46 in-state.
- Personnel rank #24 of 46 in South Carolina
- 5.07 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Camden Fire Department
- 5 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kershaw County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Camden Fire Department Camden | volunteer | 50 |
| Kershaw County Ambulance Service Lugoff · EMS | other | - |
| Kershaw County Fire Service Camden | volunteer | 25 |
| Kershaw County Fire Service Camden | volunteer | 13 |
| Kershaw County Fire Service Westville · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Kershaw County Fire Service Cassatt | volunteer | 30 |
| Kershaw County Fire Service Cassatt · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Kershaw County Fire Service Lugoff · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Kershaw County Fire Service Kershaw | volunteer | 23 |
| Kershaw County Fire Service Elgin · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Lugoff Fire Department Lugoff | volunteer | 32 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (91% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (91% volunteer).
5.07 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 276 roster).
Largest book: Camden Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (50 of 276).
Photo-finish peer: Autauga County, AL (+0 personnel).
South Carolina volunteer context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
Are Kershaw County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 11 departments (91%) in Kershaw County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Kershaw County, SC? ▼
Kershaw County, SC has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Kershaw County? ▼
Kershaw County has 276 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 0% above the South Carolina average.
Does Kershaw County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Kershaw 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 Kershaw County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.