Taylors Bridge Fire Department
Clinton, NC · Sampson County
Taylors Bridge Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Clinton, NC (Sampson County), with 1 station and 28 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 28
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 953 NC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Clinton, NC
- County
- Sampson County
- FDID
- 08216
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | EMW2013FF00352 | $178,416 |
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 Taylors Bridge Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 24% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 131
- NC departments
- 1,534
What This Data Tells You About Taylors Bridge Fire Department
Taylors Bridge Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Clinton, within Sampson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Taylors Bridge Fire Department runs 8% 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: Taylors Bridge Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $178,416 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 Taylors Bridge Fire Department have? ▼
Taylors Bridge Fire Department has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 8% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.
Does Taylors Bridge Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Taylors Bridge Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Taylors Bridge Fire Department operate? ▼
Taylors Bridge Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Taylors Bridge Fire Department? ▼
Taylors Bridge Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Sampson County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Taylors Bridge Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Taylors Bridge Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $178,416 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2014.
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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