Elkin Fire Department
Elkin, NC · Surry County
Elkin Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Elkin, NC (Surry County), with 1 station and 31 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 31
- 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
- Elkin, NC
- County
- Surry County
- FDID
- 08616
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EMW2015FF00415 | $485,726 |
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 Elkin Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 37% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 131
- NC departments
- 1,534
What This Data Tells You About Elkin Fire Department
Elkin Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Elkin, within Surry County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 31 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. Elkin Fire Department runs 19% 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: Elkin Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $485,726 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 Elkin Fire Department have? ▼
Elkin Fire Department has 31 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 19% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.
Does Elkin Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Elkin Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Elkin Fire Department operate? ▼
Elkin Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Elkin Fire Department? ▼
Elkin Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Surry County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Elkin Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Elkin Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $485,726 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.
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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