County profile
Spartanburg County, SC 42 departments
1,058 HIFLD personnel across 42 departments in Spartanburg County · #1 of 46 in-state.
Spartanburg County, SC carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,058 personnel across 42 departments) - #1 of 46 in-state; mix 4/27/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 46 in South Carolina
- 5.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 5% of roster in Pacolet Fire District
- 11 of 42 depts provide EMS
- 42 of 689 South Carolina departments statewide
Fire Departments in Spartanburg County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,058 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 27 volunteer, 0 combination (64% volunteer).
5.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (55 stations / 1,058 roster).
Largest book: Pacolet Fire District holds 5% of county personnel (55 of 1,058).
Photo-finish peer: Pulaski County, AR (+1 personnel).
South Carolina roster context
- State departments
- 689
- Annual fires
- 32,100
- Volunteer %
- 49%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Spartanburg County? ▼
Spartanburg County has 1,058 total fire department personnel across 42 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 0% above the South Carolina average.
How many fire departments are in Spartanburg County, SC? ▼
Spartanburg County, SC has 42 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 27 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 46 among South Carolina counties with at least one listed department.
Are Spartanburg County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 27 of 42 departments (64%) in Spartanburg County are volunteer.
Does Spartanburg County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Spartanburg 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 Spartanburg County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.