County profile
Nelson County, VA 8 departments
Volunteer share 88% across 8 HIFLD departments in Nelson County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Nelson County, VA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (88% of 8 departments; 232 personnel), #40 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #40 of 135 in Virginia
- 3.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Wintergreen Volunteer Fire Department / Wintergreen Volunteer Rescue Squad
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nelson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Faber Volunteer Fire Department Faber | volunteer | 32 |
| Gladstone Volunteer Fire Department Gladstone · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Lovingston Volunteer Fire Department Lovingston · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Montebello Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Montebello · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Piney River Volunteer Fire Department Piney River | volunteer | - |
| Rockfish Valley Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Afton · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Wintergreen Volunteer Fire Department / Wintergreen Volunteer Rescue Squad Roseland · EMS | combination | 47 |
| Wintergreen Volunteer Fire Department / Wintergreen Volunteer Rescue Squad Nellysford · EMS | volunteer | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (88% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 1 combination (88% volunteer).
3.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 232 roster).
Largest book: Wintergreen Volunteer Fire Department / Wintergreen Volunteer Rescue Squad holds 20% of county personnel (47 of 232).
Photo-finish peer: Bay County, FL (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Nelson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Nelson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Nelson County, VA? ▼
Nelson County, VA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, 1 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #40 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Nelson County? ▼
Nelson County has 232 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 12% below the Virginia average.
Does Nelson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Nelson 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 Nelson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.