County profile
Frederick County, VA 11 departments
396 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Frederick County · #13 of 135 in-state.
Frederick County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (396 personnel across 11 departments) - #13 of 135 in-state; mix 0/7/4 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 135 in Virginia
- 2.02 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department
- 11 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Frederick County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department Middletown · EMS | volunteer | 63 |
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department Winchester · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department Winchester · EMS | combination | 33 |
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department Winchester · EMS | volunteer | 56 |
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department Winchester · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department Gore · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department Clear Brook · EMS | combination | 45 |
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department Stephens City · EMS | combination | 72 |
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department Star Tannery · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department Winchester · EMS | combination | - |
| Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department Cross Junction · EMS | volunteer | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (396 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 4 combination (64% volunteer).
2.02 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 396 roster).
Largest book: Frederick County Fire and Rescue Department holds 18% of county personnel (72 of 396).
Photo-finish peer: Smith County, TX (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Frederick County? ▼
Frederick County has 396 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 9% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Frederick County, VA? ▼
Frederick County, VA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, 4 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Frederick County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 11 departments (64%) in Frederick County are volunteer.
Does Frederick County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Frederick 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 Frederick County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.