Volunteer

Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated

Wendell, NC · Wake County

Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Wendell, NC (Wake County), with 2 stations and 55 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

55
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+112%
above NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
88th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
28
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Wendell, NC
FDID
09221

Staffing vs the North Carolina average

How Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 88% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 112% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated

Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated operates as a Volunteer department in Wendell, within Wake County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 55 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated runs 112% 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 Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated have?

Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated has 55 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 112% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated provide EMS services?

Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated operate?

Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated?

Wake-New Hope Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Wake 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.

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.