County profile
Henry County, VA 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Henry County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Henry County, VA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 222 personnel), #31 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #31 of 135 in Virginia
- 2.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Collinsville Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Henry County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Axton Volunteer Fire Department Axton | volunteer | - |
| Bassett Volunteer Fire Department Bassett | volunteer | 40 |
| Collinsville Volunteer Fire Department Collinsville | volunteer | 65 |
| Dyers Store Volunteer Fire Department Martinsville · EMS | volunteer | 65 |
| Fieldale Fire Department Fieldale | volunteer | - |
| Henry County Department of Public Safety Martinsville | career | 7 |
| Horsepasture District Volunteer Fire Department Ridgeway | volunteer | 45 |
| Ridgeway Fire Department Martinsville | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
2.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 222 roster).
Largest book: Collinsville Volunteer Fire Department holds 29% of county personnel (65 of 222).
Photo-finish peer: Yukon-Koyukuk County, AK (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Henry County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Henry County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Henry County, VA? ▼
Henry County, VA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #31 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Henry County? ▼
Henry County has 222 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 15% below the Virginia average.
Does Henry County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Henry 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 Henry County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.