Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Simpsonville Fire District

Simpsonville, SC · Greenville County

Simpsonville Fire District is a Career (Paid) department serving Simpsonville, SC (Greenville County), with 4 stations and 31 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

31
Total personnel
4
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+24%
above SC avg personnel
(25/dept)
70th
percentile by size
of 528 SC depts
8
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Simpsonville, SC
FDID
23323

Staffing vs the South Carolina average

How Simpsonville Fire District's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 70% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 24% above the state average
Stations
4
State fire deaths/yr
75
SC departments
689

What This Data Tells You About Simpsonville Fire District

Simpsonville Fire District operates as a Career (Paid) department in Simpsonville, within Greenville County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 31 total personnel, 4 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. Simpsonville Fire District runs 24% 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 Simpsonville Fire District have?

Simpsonville Fire District has 31 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% above the South Carolina average of 25 per department.

Does Simpsonville Fire District provide EMS services?

Yes, Simpsonville Fire District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Simpsonville Fire District operate?

Simpsonville Fire District operates 4 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Simpsonville Fire District?

Simpsonville Fire District is a Career (Paid) department serving Greenville 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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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.