Fort Mill Fire Department
Fort Mill, SC · York County
Fort Mill Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Fort Mill, SC (York County), with 1 station and 38 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 38
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(25/dept)
of 528 SC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Fort Mill, SC
- County
- York County
- FDID
- 46207
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FF-00916 | $4,223,398.05 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FH00595 | $1,021,932 |
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 Fort Mill Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 81% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 75
- SC departments
- 689
What This Data Tells You About Fort Mill Fire Department
Fort Mill Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Fort Mill, within York County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 38 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Fort Mill Fire Department runs 52% 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: Fort Mill Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $5,245,330.05 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 Fort Mill Fire Department have? ▼
Fort Mill Fire Department has 38 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 52% above the South Carolina average of 25 per department.
Does Fort Mill Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Fort Mill Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Fort Mill Fire Department operate? ▼
Fort Mill Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Fort Mill Fire Department? ▼
Fort Mill Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving York County, SC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Fort Mill Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Fort Mill Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $5,245,330.05 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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