Volunteer

Lugoff Fire Department

Lugoff, SC · Kershaw County

Lugoff Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lugoff, SC (Kershaw County), with 3 stations and 32 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

32
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+28%
above SC avg personnel
(25/dept)
71th
percentile by size
of 528 SC depts
11
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Lugoff, SC
FDID
28309

Staffing vs the South Carolina average

How Lugoff Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 71% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 28% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
75
SC departments
689

What This Data Tells You About Lugoff Fire Department

Lugoff Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Lugoff, within Kershaw County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 32 total personnel, 3 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. Lugoff Fire Department runs 28% 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.

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 Lugoff Fire Department have?

Lugoff Fire Department has 32 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 28% above the South Carolina average of 25 per department.

Does Lugoff Fire Department provide EMS services?

Lugoff Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Lugoff Fire Department operate?

Lugoff Fire Department operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Lugoff Fire Department?

Lugoff Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Kershaw 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.