Joanna Fire Department
Joanna, SC · Laurens County
Joanna Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Joanna, SC (Laurens County), with 2 stations and 31 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 31
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(25/dept)
of 528 SC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Joanna, SC
- County
- Laurens County
- FDID
- 30206
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-14556 | $302,857.14 |
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 Joanna Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 70% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 75
- SC departments
- 689
What This Data Tells You About Joanna Fire Department
Joanna Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Joanna, within Laurens County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 31 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Joanna Fire Department runs 24% 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: Joanna Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $302,857.14 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 Joanna Fire Department have? ▼
Joanna Fire Department has 31 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% above the South Carolina average of 25 per department.
Does Joanna Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Joanna Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Joanna Fire Department operate? ▼
Joanna Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Joanna Fire Department? ▼
Joanna Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Laurens County, SC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Joanna Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Joanna Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $302,857.14 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
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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