NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
Travelers Rest, SC · Greenville County
NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Travelers Rest, SC (Greenville County), with 2 stations and 27 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 27
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(25/dept)
of 528 SC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Travelers Rest, SC
- County
- Greenville County
- FDID
- 23217
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FF-00728 | $200,000 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-00751 | $212,693.07 |
| 2017 | EMW2015FH00197 | $173,984 |
| 2017 | EMW2016FF00173 | $74,137 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the South Carolina average
How NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 61% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 75
- SC departments
- 689
What This Data Tells You About NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT
NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Travelers Rest, within Greenville County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 27 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, 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. South Carolina has 689 registered fire departments and 17,475 total personnel, averaging roughly 25 staff per department. NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 8% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 32,100 fires, 75 fire deaths, and 49% 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: NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $660,814.07 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 NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT have? ▼
NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has 27 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 8% above the South Carolina average of 25 per department.
Does NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services? ▼
NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operate? ▼
NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT? ▼
NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Greenville County, SC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants? ▼
Yes, NORTH GREENVILLE FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $660,814.07 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
How many fire departments are in South Carolina? ▼
South Carolina has 689 fire departments with 17,475 total personnel. 49% are volunteer departments.
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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.