County profile
Craig County, VA 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Craig County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Craig County, VA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 98 personnel), #82 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #82 of 135 in Virginia
- 4.08 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Johns Creek Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Craig County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Johns Creek Volunteer Fire Department New Castle | volunteer | 30 |
| New Castle Volunteer Fire Department New Castle | volunteer | 27 |
| Paint Bank Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Paint Bank · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Simmonsville Volunteer Fire Department Newport | volunteer | 25 |
| Upper Craig Creek Volunteer Fire Department Catawba | volunteer | 16 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.08 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 98 roster).
Largest book: Johns Creek Volunteer Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (30 of 98).
Photo-finish peer: Lincoln County, CO (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Craig County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Craig County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Craig County, VA? ▼
Craig County, VA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #82 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Craig County? ▼
Craig County has 98 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 39% below the Virginia average.
Does Craig County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Craig 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 Craig County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.