Volunteer EMS Provider

Summerfield Fire Department

Summerfield, NC · Guilford County

Summerfield Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Summerfield, NC (Guilford County), with 2 stations and 76 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

76
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+192%
above NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
95th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
38
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Summerfield, NC
FDID
04123

Staffing vs the North Carolina average

How Summerfield Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 95% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 192% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About Summerfield Fire Department

Summerfield Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Summerfield, within Guilford County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 76 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. Summerfield Fire Department runs 192% 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 Summerfield Fire Department have?

Summerfield Fire Department has 76 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 192% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does Summerfield Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Summerfield Fire Department operate?

Summerfield Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Summerfield Fire Department?

Summerfield Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Guilford 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.

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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.