County profile
Montgomery County, VA 7 departments
Volunteer share 43% across 7 HIFLD departments in Montgomery County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Montgomery County, VA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 43% of 7; 182 personnel); #51 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #51 of 135 in Virginia
- 2.75 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Montgomery County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department Blacksburg | combination | 47 |
| Christiansburg Volunteer Fire Department Christiansburg | combination | 47 |
| Elliston Volunteer Fire Department Elliston · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Longshop - McCoy Volunteer Fire Department Blacksburg | volunteer | 30 |
| Radford Army Ammunition Fire and Emergency Medical Services-Dod Radford · EMS | other | - |
| Riner Volunteer Fire Department Riner | volunteer | 30 |
| Rowe Furniture Company Elliston | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (43% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 2 combination (43% volunteer).
2.75 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 182 roster).
Largest book: Blacksburg Volunteer Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (47 of 182).
Photo-finish peer: Clarke County, AL (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Montgomery County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Montgomery County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 2 combination.
How many fire departments are in Montgomery County, VA? ▼
Montgomery County, VA has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, 2 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #51 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Montgomery County? ▼
Montgomery County has 182 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 21% below the Virginia average.
Does Montgomery County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.