County profile
Pickens County, SC 11 departments
315 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Pickens County · #21 of 46 in-state.
Pickens County, SC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (315 personnel across 11 departments) - #21 of 46 in-state; mix 0/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #21 of 46 in South Carolina
- 3.81 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Clemson University Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- 2 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pickens County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Central Fire Department Central · EMS | other | 48 |
| City of Easley Fire Department Easley | volunteer | 39 |
| City of Pickens Fire Department Pickens | volunteer | 23 |
| Clemson University Fire and Emergency Medical Services Clemson · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Dacusville Fire Department Easley | volunteer | 23 |
| Holly Springs Volunteer Fire Department Pickens | volunteer | 19 |
| Liberty Fire Department Liberty | volunteer | 26 |
| Norris Volunteer Fire Department Norris | volunteer | 20 |
| Pumpkintown Fire Department Pickens | volunteer | 22 |
| Six Mile Volunteer Fire Department Six Mile | volunteer | 22 |
| Vineyards Fire Department Sunset | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (315 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (91% volunteer).
3.81 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 315 roster).
Largest book: Clemson University Fire and Emergency Medical Services holds 16% of county personnel (51 of 315).
Photo-finish peer: Pueblo County, CO (+0 personnel).
South Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pickens County? ▼
Pickens County has 315 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 16% above the South Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Pickens County, SC? ▼
Pickens County, SC has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #21 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pickens County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 11 departments (91%) in Pickens County are volunteer.
Does Pickens County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Pickens 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 Pickens County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.