Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2021–2025). NFIRS is voluntarily reported and may not include all departments or incidents. Some departments have missing years or incomplete records. Totals shown reflect data as submitted and may not represent complete activity.
Incident Composition (2021–2025)
5-Year Trends
Total Incidents
By Incident Type
Key Metrics
22,482
Avg Incidents / Year
51.9%
EMS Share
4.9%
Fire Share
9.1%
False Alarm Rate
-32%
5-Year Trend
22
Departments
Departments
| Department ▲ | 5-Year Incidents ▼ | Fire % ▲ | EMS % ▲ | False Alarm % ▲ | Trend ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| City of Gastonia Fire Departme | 57,343 | 2.9% | 57.1% | 8.5% | -27.3% |
| Mount Holly Fire Department | 9,130 | 3.2% | 62.7% | 9.5% | -29.2% |
| Belmont Fire Department | 7,974 | 3.1% | 44.1% | 14.8% | +30.7% |
| Crowders Mountain Fire Res | 5,075 | 5.7% | 61.7% | 4.5% | -74.3% |
| Cherryville Fire Department | 4,348 | 2.2% | 49.9% | 7.2% | -51.9% |
| Community VFD | 2,904 | 8.4% | 38.7% | 10.3% | -21.7% |
| Luciariverbend VFD | 2,499 | 4.7% | 58.1% | 3.4% | -33.8% |
| Agriculture Center VFD | 2,414 | 12.3% | 34.2% | 8.5% | -39.6% |
| Bessemer City VFD | 2,128 | 10.8% | 36.1% | 13.9% | +30.8% |
| Ranlo Fire and Rescue | 2,118 | 8.5% | 59% | 9.7% | -84.6% |
| New Hope VFD | 2,112 | 11.4% | 25.8% | 12.6% | -6.6% |
| Stanley VFD | 2,084 | 6.4% | 53.3% | 10.9% | +26.2% |
| High Shoals VFD | 1,981 | 9.6% | 55.1% | 5.3% | -15.1% |
| Tryonota VFD | 1,901 | 11.1% | 19.8% | 7.6% | -16.8% |
| Cramerton Fire Department | 1,870 | 3.3% | 24.8% | 13.3% | +11.1% |
| East Gaston VFD | 1,721 | 22.7% | 29.1% | 11.9% | -0.6% |
| Dallas VFD | 1,552 | 13.3% | 31.2% | 8.5% | -39.1% |
| Lowell VFD | 1,024 | 9.2% | 46% | 12.4% | -67% |
| Atkinson VFD | 992 | 21.7% | 33.3% | 8.1% | -52.8% |
| Union Road VFD Inc | 417 | 4.3% | 29.5% | 9.1% | — |
| South Point VFD | 414 | 14% | 31.6% | 15% | -45% |
| Hughs Pond VFD | 409 | 11.7% | 16.6% | 14.2% | +4.8% |
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