County profile
Prince William County, VA 13 departments
821 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Prince William County · #3 of 135 in-state.
Prince William County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (821 personnel across 13 departments) - #3 of 135 in-state; mix 0/8/3 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 135 in Virginia
- 1.22 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department
- 13 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Prince William County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (821 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 3 combination (62% volunteer).
1.22 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 821 roster).
Largest book: Occoquan-Woodbridge-Lorton Volunteer Fire Department holds 27% of county personnel (220 of 821).
Photo-finish peer: Greene County, NY (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Prince William County? ▼
Prince William County has 821 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 63, which is 91% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Prince William County, VA? ▼
Prince William County, VA has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, 3 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Prince William County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 13 departments (62%) in Prince William County are volunteer.
Does Prince William County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Prince William 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 Prince William County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.