Wadesboro Fire Department
Wadesboro, NC · Anson County
Wadesboro Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Wadesboro, NC (Anson County), with 1 station and 54 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 54
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 953 NC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Wadesboro, NC
- County
- Anson County
- FDID
- 00407
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-05340 | $238,381 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FV-90083 | $772,727 |
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 Wadesboro Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 87% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 131
- NC departments
- 1,534
What This Data Tells You About Wadesboro Fire Department
Wadesboro Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Wadesboro, within Anson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 54 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Wadesboro Fire Department runs 108% 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: Wadesboro Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,011,108 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 Wadesboro Fire Department have? ▼
Wadesboro Fire Department has 54 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 108% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.
Does Wadesboro Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Wadesboro Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Wadesboro Fire Department operate? ▼
Wadesboro Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Wadesboro Fire Department? ▼
Wadesboro Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Anson County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Wadesboro Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Wadesboro Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,011,108 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
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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