County profile
Lexington County, SC 12 departments
270 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Lexington County · #26 of 46 in-state.
Lexington County, SC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (270 personnel across 12 departments) - #26 of 46 in-state; mix 4/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #26 of 46 in South Carolina
- 4.07 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Irmo Fire District
- 5 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lexington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Batesburg-Leesville Fire Department Leesville · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Batesburg-Leesville Fire Department Batesburg · EMS | other | 20 |
| Cayce Department of Public Safety - Fire Division Cayce | career | 6 |
| Columbia Metropolitan Airport Fire and Rescue West Columbia · EMS | career | 15 |
| Irmo Fire District Columbia · EMS | career | 46 |
| Irmo Fire District - Northlake Station Columbia | other | - |
| Lexington County Fire Service Batesburg-Leesville | other | 45 |
| Lexington County Fire Service Gaston | volunteer | 18 |
| Lexington County Fire Service West Columbia | volunteer | 28 |
| Lexington County Fire Service West Columbia | volunteer | 25 |
| Lexington County Fire Service Lexington | volunteer | 9 |
| West Columbia Fire Department West Columbia · EMS | career | 22 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (270 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (42% volunteer).
4.07 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 270 roster).
Largest book: Irmo Fire District holds 17% of county personnel (46 of 270).
Photo-finish peer: Woodford County, IL (+0 personnel).
South Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lexington County? ▼
Lexington County has 270 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 8% below the South Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Lexington County, SC? ▼
Lexington County, SC has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #26 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lexington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lexington County has a mix: 4 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lexington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Lexington 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 Lexington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.