Jacksonville Fire Department
Jacksonville, NC · Onslow County
Jacksonville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Jacksonville, NC (Onslow County), with 4 stations and 86 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 86
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 953 NC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Jacksonville, NC
- County
- Onslow County
- FDID
- 06710
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | EMW2008FF00151 | $-11,020 |
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 Jacksonville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 97% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 131
- NC departments
- 1,534
What This Data Tells You About Jacksonville Fire Department
Jacksonville Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Jacksonville, within Onslow County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 86 total personnel, 4 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Jacksonville Fire Department runs 231% 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: Jacksonville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-11,020 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 Jacksonville Fire Department have? ▼
Jacksonville Fire Department has 86 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 231% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.
Does Jacksonville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Jacksonville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Jacksonville Fire Department operate? ▼
Jacksonville Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Jacksonville Fire Department? ▼
Jacksonville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Onslow County, NC. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Jacksonville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Jacksonville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $-11,020 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2009.
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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