County profile
Patrick County, VA 11 departments
361 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Patrick County · #17 of 135 in-state.
Patrick County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (361 personnel across 11 departments) - #17 of 135 in-state; mix 0/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #17 of 135 in Virginia
- 3.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Patrick County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ararat Volunteer Fire Department Station a Ararat | volunteer | 27 |
| Ararat Volunteer Fire Department Station B Ararat | other | - |
| Collinstown-Claudville-Drypond-Five Forks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Stuart · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Collinstown-Claudville-Drypond-Five Forks Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Claudville · EMS | other | - |
| Fairystone Volunteer Fire Department Stuart | volunteer | 32 |
| Meadows of Dan Volunteer Fire Department Meadows Of Dan | volunteer | 25 |
| Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire Department Spencer · EMS | volunteer | 68 |
| Patrick Spring Volunteer Fire Department Patrick Springs | volunteer | 58 |
| Patrick-Henry Volunteer Fire Department Patrick Springs | volunteer | 60 |
| Stuart Volunteer Fire Department Stuart · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Woolwine Volunteer Fire Department Woolwine | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (361 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (82% volunteer).
3.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 361 roster).
Largest book: Moorefield Store Volunteer Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (68 of 361).
Photo-finish peer: Washington County, TN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Patrick County? ▼
Patrick County has 361 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 0% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Patrick County, VA? ▼
Patrick County, VA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #17 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Patrick County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 11 departments (82%) in Patrick County are volunteer.
Does Patrick County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Patrick 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 Patrick County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.