County profile
Arlington County, VA 4 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 4 HIFLD departments in Arlington County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Arlington County, VA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 4; 170 personnel); #57 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #57 of 135 in Virginia
- 2.94 stations per 100 personnel
- 82% of roster in Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority Fire and Rescue Department
- 4 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Arlington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arlington County Fire Department Arlington · EMS | other | - |
| Falls Church Volunteer Fire Department Arlington · EMS | combination | - |
| Fort Myer Fire Department-Dod Fort Myer · EMS | career | 30 |
| Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority Fire and Rescue Department Arlington · EMS | career | 140 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 0 volunteer, 1 combination (0% volunteer).
2.94 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 170 roster).
Largest book: Metropolitan Washington Airport Authority Fire and Rescue Department holds 82% of county personnel (140 of 170).
Photo-finish peer: Geneva County, AL (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Arlington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Arlington County has a mix: 2 career, 0 volunteer, 1 combination.
How many fire departments are in Arlington County, VA? ▼
Arlington County, VA has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 1 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #57 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Arlington County? ▼
Arlington County has 170 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 43, which is 30% above the Virginia average.
Does Arlington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Arlington 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 Arlington County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.