Smithfield Fire Department
Smithfield, NC · Johnston County
Smithfield Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Smithfield, NC (Johnston County), with 1 station and 43 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 43
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 953 NC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Smithfield, NC
- County
- Johnston County
- FDID
- 05121
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW2016FH00351 | $279,295 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the North Carolina average
How Smithfield Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 73% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 131
- NC departments
- 1,534
What This Data Tells You About Smithfield Fire Department
Smithfield Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Smithfield, within Johnston County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 43 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Smithfield Fire Department runs 65% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Smithfield Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $279,295 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Smithfield Fire Department have? ▼
Smithfield Fire Department has 43 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 65% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.
Does Smithfield Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Smithfield Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Smithfield Fire Department operate? ▼
Smithfield Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Smithfield Fire Department? ▼
Smithfield Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Johnston County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Smithfield Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Smithfield Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $279,295 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
How many fire departments are in North Carolina? ▼
North Carolina has 1,534 fire departments with 40,350 total personnel. 57% are volunteer departments.
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