Murphy Fire Department
Murphy, NC · Cherokee County
Murphy Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Murphy, NC (Cherokee County), with 2 stations and 25 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 25
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 953 NC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Murphy, NC
- County
- Cherokee County
- FDID
- 02003
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-02786 | $357,142.85 |
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 Murphy Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 12% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 131
- NC departments
- 1,534
What This Data Tells You About Murphy Fire Department
Murphy Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Murphy, within Cherokee County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 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. Murphy Fire Department runs 4% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: Murphy Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $357,142.85 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 Murphy Fire Department have? ▼
Murphy Fire Department has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 4% below the North Carolina average of 26 per department.
Does Murphy Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Murphy Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Murphy Fire Department operate? ▼
Murphy Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Murphy Fire Department? ▼
Murphy Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Cherokee County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Murphy Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Murphy Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $357,142.85 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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