County profile
Grayson County, VA 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Grayson County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Grayson County, VA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 177 personnel), #52 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #52 of 135 in Virginia
- 3.95 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Mount Rogers Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Grayson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Elk Creek Volunteer Fire Department Elk Creek | volunteer | 34 |
| Fries Volunteer Fire and Rescue Squad Fries · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Independence Volunteer Fire Department Independence | volunteer | 41 |
| Mount Rogers Volunteer Fire Department Whitetop · EMS | volunteer | 59 |
| Rugby Fire and Rescue Department Mouth Of Wilson · EMS | other | - |
| Troutdale Fire and Rescue Troutdale · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
3.95 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 177 roster).
Largest book: Mount Rogers Volunteer Fire Department holds 33% of county personnel (59 of 177).
Photo-finish peer: Hernando County, FL (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Grayson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Grayson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Grayson County, VA? ▼
Grayson County, VA has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #52 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Grayson County? ▼
Grayson County has 177 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 9% below the Virginia average.
Does Grayson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Grayson 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 Grayson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.