Tigerville Fire Department
Travelers Rest, SC · Greenville County
Tigerville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Travelers Rest, SC (Greenville County), with 1 station and 23 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 23
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(25/dept)
of 528 SC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Travelers Rest, SC
- County
- Greenville County
- FDID
- 23230
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FF-01878 | $125,462.71 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FF-00372 | $113,719.94 |
| 2013 | EMW2012FF00497 | $63,160 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the South Carolina average
How Tigerville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in South Carolina. It is larger than 45% of the 528 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 75
- SC departments
- 689
What This Data Tells You About Tigerville Fire Department
Tigerville Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Travelers Rest, within Greenville County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 23 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Tigerville Fire Department runs 8% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Tigerville Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $302,342.65 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 Tigerville Fire Department have? ▼
Tigerville Fire Department has 23 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 8% below the South Carolina average of 25 per department.
Does Tigerville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Tigerville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Tigerville Fire Department operate? ▼
Tigerville Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Tigerville Fire Department? ▼
Tigerville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Greenville County, SC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Tigerville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Tigerville Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $302,342.65 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
How many fire departments are in South Carolina? ▼
South Carolina has 689 fire departments with 17,475 total personnel. 49% are volunteer departments.
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