Volunteer EMS Provider

Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services

Asheville, NC · Buncombe County

Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services is a Volunteer department serving Asheville, NC (Buncombe County), with 1 station and 29 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

29
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+12%
above NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
28th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
29
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Asheville, NC
FDID
01114

Staffing vs the North Carolina average

How Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services'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 Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services

Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services operates as a Volunteer department in Asheville, within Buncombe 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 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. Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services 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.

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 Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services have?

Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services has 29 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 12% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services provide EMS services?

Yes, Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services operate?

Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services?

Reynolds Volunteer Fire Department/Buncombe County Emergency Medical Services is a Volunteer department serving Buncombe 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.