County profile
Washington County, FL 10 departments
10 HIFLD departments in Washington County, Florida - coverage desk and roster table below.
Washington County, FL sits mid-pack on department count (10) with 94 personnel, ranking #36 of 67 in Florida.
- Personnel rank #36 of 67 in Florida
- 5.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Country Oaks Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 758 Florida departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Caryville Volunteer Fire Department Caryville | other | - |
| Chipley Fire Department Chipley · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Country Oaks Volunteer Fire Department Chipley | volunteer | 22 |
| Ebro Fire Department Ebro | other | - |
| Greenhead Volunteer Fire Department Chipley | volunteer | 18 |
| Hinson Crossroads Fire Department Caryville | other | - |
| Orange Hill Volunteer Fire Department Chipley | volunteer | 15 |
| Sunny Hills Volunteer Fire Department Chipley | other | - |
| Vernon Fire Department Vernon · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Wausau Volunteer Fire Department Wausau | other | - |
Coverage desk
Breadth lane (10 departments) - station density and roster concentration from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 94 roster).
Largest book: Country Oaks Volunteer Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (22 of 94).
Photo-finish peer: Perry County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many fire departments are in Washington County, FL? ▼
Washington County, FL has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #36 of 67 among Florida counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Washington County has a mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 94 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 68% below the Florida average.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Washington County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Department count for Washington County is the HIFLD/NFDR listing in this extract; not every FDID reports staffing.