Wilkesboro Fire Department
Wilkesboro, NC · Wilkes County
Wilkesboro Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Wilkesboro, NC (Wilkes County), with 2 stations and 35 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 35
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(26/dept)
of 953 NC depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Wilkesboro, NC
- County
- Wilkes County
- FDID
- 09716
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2016FF00405 | $481,118 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FO04654 | $189,623 |
| 2011 | EMW2010FF00121 | $-119,212 |
| 2009 | EMW2008FF00770 | $-45,105 |
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 Wilkesboro Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in North Carolina. It is larger than 51% of the 953 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 131
- NC departments
- 1,534
What This Data Tells You About Wilkesboro Fire Department
Wilkesboro Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Wilkesboro, within Wilkes County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Wilkesboro Fire Department runs 35% 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: Wilkesboro Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $506,424 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 Wilkesboro Fire Department have? ▼
Wilkesboro Fire Department has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 35% above the North Carolina average of 26 per department.
Does Wilkesboro Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Wilkesboro Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Wilkesboro Fire Department operate? ▼
Wilkesboro Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Wilkesboro Fire Department? ▼
Wilkesboro Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Wilkes County, NC. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Wilkesboro Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Wilkesboro Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $506,424 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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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