Whiteville Fire Department
Whiteville, NC · Columbus County
Whiteville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Whiteville, NC (Columbus County), with 1 station and 21 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 21
- 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
- Whiteville, NC
- County
- Columbus County
- FDID
- 02412
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EMW-2012-FO-0134 | $316,636 |
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 Whiteville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 4% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 131
- NC departments
- 1,534
What This Data Tells You About Whiteville Fire Department
Whiteville Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Whiteville, within Columbus County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 21 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. Whiteville Fire Department runs 19% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Whiteville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $316,636 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 Whiteville Fire Department have? ▼
Whiteville Fire Department has 21 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 19% below the North Carolina average of 26 per department.
Does Whiteville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Whiteville Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Whiteville Fire Department operate? ▼
Whiteville Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Whiteville Fire Department? ▼
Whiteville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Columbus County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Whiteville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Whiteville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $316,636 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2012.
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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