Volunteer EMS Provider

Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Como, NC · Hertford County

Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services is a Volunteer department serving Como, NC (Hertford County), with 1 station and 21 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

21
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-19%
below NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
4th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
21
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Como, NC
FDID
04603

Staffing vs the North Carolina average

How Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 4% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 19% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services operates as a Volunteer department in Como, within Hertford County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 21 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

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. Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services runs 19% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services have?

Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services has 21 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 19% below the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services provide EMS services?

Yes, Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services operate?

Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services?

Como Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services is a Volunteer department serving Hertford County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 1,534 fire departments with 40,350 total personnel. 57% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.