County profile
Hanover County, VA 13 departments
700 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Hanover County · #7 of 135 in-state.
Hanover County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (700 personnel across 13 departments) - #7 of 135 in-state; mix 0/5/8 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 135 in Virginia
- 1.86 stations per 100 personnel
- 90% of roster in Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire
- 13 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hanover County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (700 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 8 combination (38% volunteer).
1.86 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 700 roster).
Largest book: Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire holds 90% of county personnel (631 of 700).
Photo-finish peer: Lorain County, OH (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hanover County? ▼
Hanover County has 700 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 54, which is 64% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Hanover County, VA? ▼
Hanover County, VA has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, 8 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hanover County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Hanover County has a mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 8 combination.
Does Hanover County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Hanover 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 Hanover County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.