Volunteer

MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Micro, NC · Johnston County

MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Micro, NC (Johnston County), with 1 station and 29 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

29
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
EMS service
+12%
above NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
28th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
29
personnel per station
staffing density
$433K
3 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Micro, NC
FDID
05116

FEMA Grant History

$433K
Total Funding
3
Awards
Year Award Amount
2022 EMW-2022-FF-00884 $301,350
2017 EMW-2017-FF-00099 $-18,718
2014 EMW2013FF00034 $150,490

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 MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 28% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 12% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Micro, within Johnston County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 29 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 12% 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: MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $433,122 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 29 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 12% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

EMS capability is not specified for MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT in the HIFLD database.

How many fire stations does MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Johnston County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, MICRO VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $433,122 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.

How many fire departments are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 1,534 fire departments with 40,350 total personnel. 57% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

Federal data sources

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.