Volunteer EMS Provider

North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated

Lenoir, NC · Caldwell County

North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Lenoir, NC (Caldwell County), with 1 station and 45 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

45
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+73%
above NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
75th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
45
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Lenoir, NC
FDID
01409

Staffing vs the North Carolina average

How North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 75% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 73% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated

North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated operates as a Volunteer department in Lenoir, within Caldwell County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 45 total personnel, 1 station, 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. North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated runs 73% 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 North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated have?

North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 73% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated provide EMS services?

Yes, North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated operate?

North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated?

North Catawba Fire - Rescue Department Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Caldwell County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.