County profile
Prince Edward County, VA 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Prince Edward County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Prince Edward County, VA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 112 personnel), #72 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #72 of 135 in Virginia
- 3.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 45% of roster in Hampden-Sydney Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Prince Edward County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Darlington Heights Volunteer Fire Department Pamplin · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Farmville Fire Department Incorporated Farmville · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Hampden-Sydney Volunteer Fire Department Hampden Sydney · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Prospect Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Prospect · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Rice Volunteer Fire Department Rice · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 112 roster).
Largest book: Hampden-Sydney Volunteer Fire Department holds 45% of county personnel (50 of 112).
Photo-finish peer: Banks County, GA (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Prince Edward County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Prince Edward County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Prince Edward County, VA? ▼
Prince Edward County, VA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #72 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Prince Edward County? ▼
Prince Edward County has 112 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 33% below the Virginia average.
Does Prince Edward County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Prince Edward 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 Prince Edward County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.