Volunteer

Roebuck Fire District

Roebuck, SC · Spartanburg County

Roebuck Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Roebuck, SC (Spartanburg County), with 1 station and 24 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

24
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-4%
below SC avg personnel
(25/dept)
48th
percentile by size
of 528 SC depts
24
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Roebuck, SC
FDID
42229

Staffing vs the South Carolina average

How Roebuck Fire District's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 48% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 4% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
75
SC departments
689

What This Data Tells You About Roebuck Fire District

Roebuck Fire District operates as a Volunteer department in Roebuck, within Spartanburg County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Roebuck Fire District runs 4% 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 Roebuck Fire District have?

Roebuck Fire District has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 4% below the South Carolina average of 25 per department.

Does Roebuck Fire District provide EMS services?

Roebuck Fire District does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Roebuck Fire District operate?

Roebuck Fire District operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Roebuck Fire District?

Roebuck Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Spartanburg 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.