Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Rock Hill Fire Department

Rock Hill, SC · York County

Rock Hill Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Rock Hill, SC (York County), with 5 stations and 115 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

115
Total personnel
5
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+360%
above SC avg personnel
(25/dept)
97th
percentile by size
of 528 SC depts
23
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Rock Hill, SC
FDID
46116

Staffing vs the South Carolina average

How Rock Hill Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 97% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 360% above the state average
Stations
5
State fire deaths/yr
75
SC departments
689

What This Data Tells You About Rock Hill Fire Department

Rock Hill Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Rock Hill, within York County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 115 total personnel, 5 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

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. Rock Hill Fire Department runs 360% 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.

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 Rock Hill Fire Department have?

Rock Hill Fire Department has 115 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 360% above the South Carolina average of 25 per department.

Does Rock Hill Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Rock Hill Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Rock Hill Fire Department operate?

Rock Hill Fire Department operates 5 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Rock Hill Fire Department?

Rock Hill Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving York County, SC. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.