County profile
Halifax County, VA 11 departments
483 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Halifax County · #4 of 135 in-state.
Halifax County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (483 personnel across 11 departments) - #4 of 135 in-state; mix 0/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 135 in Virginia
- 2.07 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Huber Engineered Wood Limited Liability Company - Fire Brigade
- 9 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Halifax County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Clover Volunteer Fire Department Clover · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Cluster Springs Volunteer Fire Department Alton · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Halifax Volunteer Fire Department Halifax · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Huber Engineered Wood Limited Liability Company - Fire Brigade Halifax | volunteer | 120 |
| Liberty Volunteer Fire Department Nathalie · EMS | volunteer | - |
| North Halifax Volunteer Fire Department Nathalie · EMS | volunteer | 75 |
| Oak Level Volunteer Fire Department Vernon Hill · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Scottsburg Volunteer Fire Department Scottsburg · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Triangle Volunteer Fire Department Nathalie · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Turbeville Volunteer Fire Department South Boston · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Virgilina Volunteer Fire Department Virgilina | volunteer | 33 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (483 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
2.07 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 483 roster).
Largest book: Huber Engineered Wood Limited Liability Company - Fire Brigade holds 25% of county personnel (120 of 483).
Photo-finish peer: Anchorage County, AK (-2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Halifax County? ▼
Halifax County has 483 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 44, which is 33% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Halifax County, VA? ▼
Halifax County, VA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Halifax County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 11 departments (100%) in Halifax County are volunteer.
Does Halifax County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Halifax 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 Halifax County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.