County profile
Bedford County, VA 11 departments
283 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Bedford County · #5 of 135 in-state.
Bedford County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (283 personnel across 11 departments) - #5 of 135 in-state; mix 0/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 135 in Virginia
- 5.30 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Forest Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bedford County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Big Island Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Big Island | volunteer | 34 |
| Chamblissburg First Aid and Rescue Squad Incorporated Goodview · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Forest Volunteer Fire Department Forest · EMS | volunteer | 58 |
| Hardy Volunteer Fire Department Hardy · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Huddleston Volunteer Fire Department Huddleston | other | - |
| Huddleston Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Huddleston | volunteer | 36 |
| Moneta Volunteer Fire Department Moneta · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Montvale Volunteer Fire Department Montvale · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Saunders Volunteer Fire Department Huddleston | volunteer | 36 |
| Shady Grove Volunteer Fire Department Thaxton · EMS | other | - |
| Stewartsville-Chamblissburg Volunteer Fire Company Vinton · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (283 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (82% volunteer).
5.30 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 283 roster).
Largest book: Forest Volunteer Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (58 of 283).
Photo-finish peer: Solano County, CA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Bedford County? ▼
Bedford County has 283 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 21% below the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Bedford County, VA? ▼
Bedford County, VA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Bedford County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 11 departments (82%) in Bedford County are volunteer.
Does Bedford County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Bedford 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 Bedford County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.