Volunteer

River Falls Fire Department

Marietta, SC · Greenville County

River Falls Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Marietta, SC (Greenville County), with 2 stations and 23 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

23
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-8%
below SC avg personnel
(25/dept)
45th
percentile by size
of 528 SC depts
12
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Marietta, SC
FDID
23235

Staffing vs the South Carolina average

How River Falls Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 45% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 8% below the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
75
SC departments
689

What This Data Tells You About River Falls Fire Department

River Falls Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Marietta, within Greenville County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 23 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. River Falls Fire Department runs 8% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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.

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 River Falls Fire Department have?

River Falls Fire Department has 23 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 8% below the South Carolina average of 25 per department.

Does River Falls Fire Department provide EMS services?

River Falls Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does River Falls Fire Department operate?

River Falls Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is River Falls Fire Department?

River Falls Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Greenville County, SC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in South Carolina?

South Carolina has 689 fire departments with 17,475 total personnel. 49% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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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.