Volunteer

Johnsonville Fire District

Johnsonville, SC · Florence County

Johnsonville Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Johnsonville, SC (Florence County), with 2 stations and 18 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

18
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-28%
below SC avg personnel
(25/dept)
26th
percentile by size
of 528 SC depts
9
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Johnsonville, SC
FDID
21217

Staffing vs the South Carolina average

How Johnsonville Fire District's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 26% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 28% below the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
75
SC departments
689

What This Data Tells You About Johnsonville Fire District

Johnsonville Fire District operates as a Volunteer department in Johnsonville, within Florence County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 18 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. Johnsonville Fire District runs 28% 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 Johnsonville Fire District have?

Johnsonville Fire District has 18 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 28% below the South Carolina average of 25 per department.

Does Johnsonville Fire District provide EMS services?

Johnsonville Fire District does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Johnsonville Fire District operate?

Johnsonville Fire District operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Johnsonville Fire District?

Johnsonville Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Florence 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.