County profile
Richland County, SC 5 departments
603 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Richland County · #10 of 46 in-state.
Richland County, SC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (603 personnel across 5 departments) - #10 of 46 in-state; mix 2/0/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 46 in South Carolina
- 4.98 stations per 100 personnel
- 86% of roster in Columbia Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Richland County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Columbia Fire Department Eastover | other | 12 |
| Columbia Fire Department Columbia | career | 520 |
| Fort Jackson Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services-Dod Columbia · EMS | other | - |
| McEntire Air National Guard Fire Department-Dod Eastover | career | 71 |
| Richland County Emergency Medical Services - Jackson Creek Fire Station Columbia | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (603 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
4.98 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (30 stations / 603 roster).
Largest book: Columbia Fire Department holds 86% of county personnel (520 of 603).
Photo-finish peer: Monroe County, MI (+0 personnel).
South Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Richland County? ▼
Richland County has 603 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 121, which is 384% above the South Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Richland County, SC? ▼
Richland County, SC has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Richland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Richland County has a mix: 2 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Richland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Richland 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 Richland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.