CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED
Vass, NC · Moore County
CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Vass, NC (Moore County), with 1 station and 29 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 29
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 953 NC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Vass, NC
- County
- Moore County
- FDID
- 06323
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-02221 | $164,409.52 |
| 2014 | EMW2013FF00400 | $83,742 |
| 2013 | EMW2012FV00865 | $284,050 |
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 CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 28% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 131
- NC departments
- 1,534
What This Data Tells You About CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED
CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED operates as a Volunteer department in Vass, within Moore County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 29 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.
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. CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED runs 12% 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: CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $532,201.52 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED have? ▼
CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED has 29 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 12% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.
Does CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED operate? ▼
CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED? ▼
CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Moore County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED received federal grants? ▼
Yes, CRAINS CREEK VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $532,201.52 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
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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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.