Volunteer EMS Provider

Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue

Dillon, SC · Dillon County

Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Dillon, SC (Dillon 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
-16%
below SC avg personnel
(25/dept)
38th
percentile by size
of 528 SC depts
21
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Dillon, SC
FDID
17209

Staffing vs the South Carolina average

How Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 38% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 16% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
75
SC departments
689

What This Data Tells You About Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue

Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue operates as a Volunteer department in Dillon, within Dillon 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. South Carolina has 689 registered fire departments and 17,475 total personnel, averaging roughly 25 staff per department. Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue runs 16% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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.

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 Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue have?

Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue has 21 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 16% below the South Carolina average of 25 per department.

Does Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue provide EMS services?

Yes, Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue operate?

Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue?

Floyd Dale Fire and Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Dillon County, SC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in South Carolina?

South Carolina has 689 fire departments with 17,475 total personnel. 49% 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.