Volunteer EMS Provider

South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue

Camden, NC · Camden County

South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Camden, NC (Camden County), with 2 stations and 45 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

45
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+73%
above NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
75th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
23
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Camden, NC
FDID
01501

Staffing vs the North Carolina average

How South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 75% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 73% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue

South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue operates as a Volunteer department in Camden, within Camden County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 45 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

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. South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue runs 73% 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.

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 South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue have?

South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 73% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue provide EMS services?

Yes, South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue operate?

South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue?

South Camden Volunteer Fire Department / Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Camden County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.

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.