Volunteer

West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated

Sanford, NC · Lee County

West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Sanford, NC (Lee County), with 1 station and 24 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

24
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-8%
below NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
10th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
24
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Sanford, NC
FDID
05306

Staffing vs the North Carolina average

How West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 10% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 8% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated

West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated operates as a Volunteer department in Sanford, within Lee County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 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. West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated runs 8% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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 West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated have?

West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 8% below the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated provide EMS services?

West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated operate?

West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated?

West Sanford Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Lee 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.