County profile
Botetourt County, VA 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Botetourt County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Botetourt County, VA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 249 personnel), #32 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #32 of 135 in Virginia
- 2.01 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Roanoke County Fire and Rescue - Read Mountain Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Botetourt County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Blue Ridge Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Incorporated Blue Ridge · EMS | combination | 23 |
| Buchanan Volunteer Fire Department Buchanan · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Eagle Rock Volunteer Fire Department Eagle Rock · EMS | volunteer | 52 |
| Fincastle Volunteer Fire Department Fincastle · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Glen Wilton Volunteer Fire Department Eagle Rock · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Roanoke County Fire and Rescue - Read Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Roanoke · EMS | volunteer | 70 |
| Troutville Volunteer Fire Department Troutville · EMS | volunteer | 59 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 1 combination (86% volunteer).
2.01 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 249 roster).
Largest book: Roanoke County Fire and Rescue - Read Mountain Volunteer Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (70 of 249).
Photo-finish peer: Maui County, HI (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Botetourt County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Botetourt County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Botetourt County, VA? ▼
Botetourt County, VA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, 1 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #32 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Botetourt County? ▼
Botetourt County has 249 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 9% above the Virginia average.
Does Botetourt County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Botetourt 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 Botetourt County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.