County profile
Chesterfield County, VA 5 departments
552 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Chesterfield County · #9 of 135 in-state.
Chesterfield County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (552 personnel across 5 departments) - #9 of 135 in-state; mix 2/0/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 135 in Virginia
- 3.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 97% of roster in Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Chesterfield County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Chesterfield County Fire Richmond | other | - |
| Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services Chester · EMS | career | 533 |
| Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services Richmond · EMS | other | - |
| Defense Supply Center Richmond-Dod Richmond | career | 19 |
| Dupont Teijin Films Chester · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (552 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
3.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 552 roster).
Largest book: Chesterfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services holds 97% of county personnel (533 of 552).
Photo-finish peer: Richland County, OH (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Chesterfield County? ▼
Chesterfield County has 552 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 110, which is 233% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Chesterfield County, VA? ▼
Chesterfield County, VA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Chesterfield County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Chesterfield County has a mix: 2 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Chesterfield County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Chesterfield 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 Chesterfield County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.