Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service

Henderson, NC · Vance County

Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service is a Career (Paid) department serving Henderson, NC (Vance County), with 1 station and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

40
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+54%
above NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
65th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
40
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Henderson, NC
FDID
09107

Staffing vs the North Carolina average

How Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 65% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 54% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service

Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service operates as a Career (Paid) department in Henderson, within Vance County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 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. Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service runs 54% 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 Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service have?

Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 54% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service provide EMS services?

Yes, Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service operate?

Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service?

Vance County Fire and Ambulance Service is a Career (Paid) department serving Vance County, NC. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.