Croft Fire District
Spartanburg, SC · Spartanburg County
Croft Fire District is a Career (Paid) department serving Spartanburg, SC (Spartanburg County), with 1 station and 25 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 25
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(25/dept)
of 528 SC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Spartanburg, SC
- County
- Spartanburg County
- FDID
- 42310
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EMW2011FH00004 | $99,300 |
| 2011 | EMW-2011-FH-0000 | $5,387,678 |
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 Croft 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
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 75
- SC departments
- 689
What This Data Tells You About Croft Fire District
Croft Fire District operates as a Career (Paid) department in Spartanburg, within Spartanburg County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Croft 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: Croft Fire District has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $5,486,978 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 Croft Fire District have? ▼
Croft Fire District has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 0% above the South Carolina average of 25 per department.
Does Croft Fire District provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Croft Fire District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Croft Fire District operate? ▼
Croft Fire District operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Croft Fire District? ▼
Croft Fire District is a Career (Paid) department serving Spartanburg County, SC. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Croft Fire District received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Croft Fire District has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $5,486,978 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2012.
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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