Volunteer

WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT

Louisburg, NC · Franklin County

WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Louisburg, NC (Franklin County), with 1 station and 36 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

36
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+38%
above NC avg personnel
(26/dept)
55th
percentile by size
of 953 NC depts
36
personnel per station
staffing density
$30K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Louisburg, NC
FDID
03504

FEMA Grant History

$30K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2023 EMW-2023-FF-00960 $30,000

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 WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 55% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 38% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
131
NC departments
1,534

What This Data Tells You About WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT

WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Louisburg, within Franklin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 36 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 38% 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: WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $30,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT has 36 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 38% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.

Does WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT?

WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Franklin County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, WHITE LEVEL RURAL FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $30,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.

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.

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Federal data sources

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.