Career (Paid)

Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated

Graham, NC · Alamance County

Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a Career (Paid) department serving Graham, NC (Alamance County), with 2 stations and 41 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

41
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+58%
above NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
70th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
21
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Graham, NC
FDID
00104

Staffing vs the North Carolina average

How Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 70% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 58% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated

Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated operates as a Career (Paid) department in Graham, within Alamance County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 41 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated runs 58% 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.

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 Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated have?

Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated has 41 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 58% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated provide EMS services?

Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated operate?

Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated?

Eli Whitney Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a Career (Paid) department serving Alamance County, NC. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.