County profile
Amelia County, VA 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Amelia County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Amelia County, VA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 125 personnel), #66 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #66 of 135 in Virginia
- 4.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Amelia County Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Amelia County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Amelia County Volunteer Fire Department Amelia Court House · EMS | volunteer | 125 |
| Amelia County Volunteer Fire Department Amelia Court House · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Amelia County Volunteer Fire Department Amelia Court House · EMS | other | - |
| Amelia County Volunteer Fire Department Amelia Court House · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Jetersville Volunteer Fire Department Jetersville · EMS | volunteer | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
4.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 125 roster).
Largest book: Amelia County Volunteer Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (125 of 125).
Photo-finish peer: Lawrence County, KY (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Amelia County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Amelia County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Amelia County, VA? ▼
Amelia County, VA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #66 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Amelia County? ▼
Amelia County has 125 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 24% below the Virginia average.
Does Amelia County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Amelia County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Amelia County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.