Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2020-2024). 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 (2020–2024)
Summary
3,136
Avg Incidents / Year
59.6%
EMS Share
4.6%
Fire Share
8.6%
False Alarm Rate
+15.5%
5-Year Trend
5
Departments
| Department ▲ | 5-Year Incidents ▼ | Fire % ▲ | EMS % ▲ | False Alarm % ▲ | Trend ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cherokee VFD | 13,566 | 3% | 61.9% | 8% | +13.4% |
| Bryson City VFD | 2,003 | 14.1% | 44.6% | 12.6% | +79.8% |
| West Swain Fire Dept | 107 | 25.2% | 47.7% | 13.1% | — |
| Alarka VFD | 2 | 50% | 50% | 0% | — |
| Swain County Fire Marshal | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
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