County profile
Buchanan County, VA 11 departments
Volunteer share 91% across 11 HIFLD departments in Buchanan County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Buchanan County, VA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (91% of 11 departments; 138 personnel), #63 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #63 of 135 in Virginia
- 5.80 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Patterson Volunteer Fire Department / Patterson Rescue Squad
- 8 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Buchanan County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Big Rock Volunteer Fire Department Big Rock | volunteer | - |
| Council Volunteer Fire Department Honaker · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Grundy Volunteer Fire Department Grundy · EMS | combination | - |
| Harman Volunteer Fire Department Grundy | volunteer | 19 |
| Knox Creek Volunteer Fire Department Hurley · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Oakwood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Oakwood · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Oakwood Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Rowe · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Patterson Volunteer Fire Department / Patterson Rescue Squad Oakwood · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Russell Prater Fire Department / Rescue Squad Vansant · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Slate Creek Volunteer Fire Department Grundy · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Whitewood Volunteer Fire Department Whitewood | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (91% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 1 combination (91% volunteer).
5.80 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 138 roster).
Largest book: Patterson Volunteer Fire Department / Patterson Rescue Squad holds 22% of county personnel (30 of 138).
Photo-finish peer: Jay County, IN (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Buchanan County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 11 departments (91%) in Buchanan County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Buchanan County, VA? ▼
Buchanan County, VA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, 1 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #63 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Buchanan County? ▼
Buchanan County has 138 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 61% below the Virginia average.
Does Buchanan County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Buchanan 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 Buchanan County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.