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
18,945
Avg Incidents / Year
52.3%
EMS Share
4%
Fire Share
7.9%
False Alarm Rate
+2.6%
5-Year Trend
8
Departments
Departments
| Department ▲ | 5-Year Incidents ▼ | Fire % ▲ | EMS % ▲ | False Alarm % ▲ | Trend ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wilmington Fire Dept | 80,428 | 4.4% | 52.8% | 7.3% | +66.4% |
| New Hanover County Fire Admini | 11,949 | 0.6% | 50.1% | 9.9% | -97.8% |
| Carolina Beach Fire Department | 1,454 | 6.1% | 49% | 15.8% | — |
| Kure Beach VFD | 896 | 5.4% | 40.1% | 20.2% | -78.5% |
| Castle Hayne Fire Rescue | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
| Wrightsboro VFD | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
| Federal Point Fire Rescue | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
| Myrtle Grove VFD | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
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