Volunteer

SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED

Snow Hill, NC · Greene County

SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Snow Hill, NC (Greene County), with 1 station and 30 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

30
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+15%
above NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
31th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
30
personnel per station
staffing density
$210K
2 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Snow Hill, NC
FDID
04004

FEMA Grant History

$210K
Total Funding
2
Awards
Year Award Amount
2019 EMW-2019-FG-07649 $179,048
2019 EMW-2019-FF-01704 $31,355

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 SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 31% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 15% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED

SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED operates as a Volunteer department in Snow Hill, within Greene County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED runs 15% 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: SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $210,403 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED have?

SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 15% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED provide EMS services?

SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED operate?

SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED?

SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Greene County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED received federal grants?

Yes, SNOW HILL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $210,403 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.

How many fire departments are in North Carolina?

North Carolina has 1,534 fire departments with 40,350 total personnel. 57% are volunteer departments.

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

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Federal data sources

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.