Career (Paid) EMS Provider

South Greenville Fire District

Pelzer, SC · Greenville County

South Greenville Fire District is a Career (Paid) department serving Pelzer, SC (Greenville County), with 6 stations and 45 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

45
Total personnel
6
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+80%
above SC avg personnel
(25/dept)
87th
percentile by size
of 528 SC depts
8
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Pelzer, SC
FDID
23324

Staffing vs the South Carolina average

How South Greenville Fire District's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 87% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 80% above the state average
Stations
6
State fire deaths/yr
75
SC departments
689

What This Data Tells You About South Greenville Fire District

South Greenville Fire District operates as a Career (Paid) department in Pelzer, within Greenville County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 45 total personnel, 6 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. South Greenville Fire District runs 80% 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 South Greenville Fire District have?

South Greenville Fire District has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 80% above the South Carolina average of 25 per department.

Does South Greenville Fire District provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does South Greenville Fire District operate?

South Greenville Fire District operates 6 fire stations.

What type of fire department is South Greenville Fire District?

South Greenville 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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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.