County profile
Accomack County, VA 14 departments
593 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Accomack County · #8 of 135 in-state.
Accomack County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (593 personnel across 14 departments) - #8 of 135 in-state; mix 0/9/5 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 135 in Virginia
- 2.19 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Bloxom Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated
- 14 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Accomack County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (593 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 5 combination (64% volunteer).
2.19 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 593 roster).
Largest book: Bloxom Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated holds 13% of county personnel (80 of 593).
Photo-finish peer: Calhoun County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Accomack County? ▼
Accomack County has 593 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 42, which is 27% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Accomack County, VA? ▼
Accomack County, VA has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, 5 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Accomack County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 14 departments (64%) in Accomack County are volunteer.
Does Accomack County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Accomack County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Accomack County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.