Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department

Morrisville, NC · Wake County

Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Morrisville, NC (Wake County), with 3 stations and 54 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

54
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+108%
above NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
87th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
18
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Morrisville, NC
FDID
09212

Staffing vs the North Carolina average

How Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 87% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 108% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department

Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Morrisville, within Wake County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 54 total personnel, 3 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. Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department runs 108% 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.

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 Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department have?

Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department has 54 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 108% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department operate?

Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department?

Morrisville Fire and Rescue Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Wake County, NC. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.

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

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.