County profile
Pittsylvania County, VA 24 departments
867 HIFLD personnel across 24 departments in Pittsylvania County · #2 of 135 in-state.
Pittsylvania County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (867 personnel across 24 departments) - #2 of 135 in-state; mix 0/23/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 135 in Virginia
- 2.54 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Blairs Volunteer Fire Department
- 12 of 24 depts provide EMS
- 24 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pittsylvania County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (867 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 23 volunteer, 0 combination (96% volunteer).
2.54 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 867 roster).
Largest book: Blairs Volunteer Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (80 of 867).
Photo-finish peer: Essex County, NY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pittsylvania County? ▼
Pittsylvania County has 867 total fire department personnel across 24 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 9% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Pittsylvania County, VA? ▼
Pittsylvania County, VA has 24 fire departments with available federal data. 23 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pittsylvania County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 23 of 24 departments (96%) in Pittsylvania County are volunteer.
Does Pittsylvania County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Pittsylvania 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 Pittsylvania County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.