Benson Fire Department
Benson, NC · Johnston County
Benson Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Benson, NC (Johnston County), with 1 station and 36 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 36
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 953 NC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Benson, NC
- County
- Johnston County
- FDID
- 05103
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FF-00431 | $291,194 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FF00291 | $367,082 |
| 2014 | EMW2013FR00072 | $782,550 |
| 2012 | EMW2011FH00485 | $64,049 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the North Carolina average
How Benson Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 55% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 131
- NC departments
- 1,534
What This Data Tells You About Benson Fire Department
Benson Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Benson, within Johnston County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 36 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. North Carolina has 1,534 registered fire departments and 40,350 total personnel, averaging roughly 26 staff per department. Benson Fire Department runs 38% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 62,800 fires, 131 fire deaths, and 57% 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: Benson Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,504,875 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 Benson Fire Department have? ▼
Benson Fire Department has 36 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 38% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.
Does Benson Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Benson Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Benson Fire Department operate? ▼
Benson Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Benson Fire Department? ▼
Benson Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Johnston County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Benson Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Benson Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,504,875 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
How many fire departments are in North Carolina? ▼
North Carolina has 1,534 fire departments with 40,350 total personnel. 57% are volunteer departments.
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