County profile
Lancaster County, VA 3 departments
45 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Lancaster County · #112 of 135 in-state.
Lancaster County, VA reports a light HIFLD roster (45 personnel, 3 departments); #112 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #112 of 135 in Virginia
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lancaster County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Kilmarnock Volunteer Fire Department Kilmarnock | volunteer | - |
| Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department Lancaster | volunteer | 45 |
| White Stone Volunteer Fire Department White Stone · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (45 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 45 roster).
Largest book: Upper Lancaster Volunteer Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (45 of 45).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lancaster County? ▼
Lancaster County has 45 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 55% below the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Lancaster County, VA? ▼
Lancaster County, VA has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #112 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lancaster County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Lancaster County are volunteer.
Does Lancaster County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Lancaster 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 Lancaster County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.