Maiden Fire Department
Maiden, NC · Catawba County
Maiden Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Maiden, NC (Catawba County), with 2 stations and 36 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 36
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 953 NC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Maiden, NC
- County
- Catawba County
- FDID
- 01809
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-10389 | $206,667 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FH-00406 | $182,746 |
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 Maiden Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 55% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 131
- NC departments
- 1,534
What This Data Tells You About Maiden Fire Department
Maiden Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Maiden, within Catawba County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 36 total personnel, 2 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. Maiden Fire Department runs 38% 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: Maiden Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $389,413 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 Maiden Fire Department have? ▼
Maiden Fire Department has 36 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 38% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.
Does Maiden Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Maiden Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Maiden Fire Department operate? ▼
Maiden Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Maiden Fire Department? ▼
Maiden Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Catawba County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Maiden Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Maiden Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $389,413 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
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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