Alligator Fire District
Mcbee, SC · Chesterfield County
Alligator Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Mcbee, SC (Chesterfield County), with 5 stations and 25 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 25
- Total personnel
- 5
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(25/dept)
of 528 SC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Mcbee, SC
- County
- Chesterfield County
- FDID
- 13207
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-05282 | $233,723.8 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the South Carolina average
How Alligator Fire District's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 52% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 5
- State fire deaths/yr
- 75
- SC departments
- 689
What This Data Tells You About Alligator Fire District
Alligator Fire District operates as a Volunteer department in Mcbee, within Chesterfield County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 total personnel, 5 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. South Carolina has 689 registered fire departments and 17,475 total personnel, averaging roughly 25 staff per department. Alligator Fire District runs 0% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 32,100 fires, 75 fire deaths, and 49% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Alligator Fire District has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $233,723.8 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Alligator Fire District have? ▼
Alligator Fire District has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 0% above the South Carolina average of 25 per department.
Does Alligator Fire District provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Alligator Fire District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Alligator Fire District operate? ▼
Alligator Fire District operates 5 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Alligator Fire District? ▼
Alligator Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Chesterfield County, SC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Alligator Fire District received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Alligator Fire District has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $233,723.8 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
How many fire departments are in South Carolina? ▼
South Carolina has 689 fire departments with 17,475 total personnel. 49% are volunteer departments.
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