County profile
Roanoke County, VA 10 departments
Volunteer share 20% across 10 HIFLD departments in Roanoke County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Roanoke County, VA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 20% of 10; 62 personnel); #98 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #98 of 135 in Virginia
- 3.23 stations per 100 personnel
- 55% of roster in Back Creek Fire and Rescue Department - Roanoke County Fire and Rescue
- 10 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Roanoke County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Back Creek Fire and Rescue Department - Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Roanoke · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Bent Mountain Fire Department - Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Bent Mountain · EMS | combination | - |
| Catawba Fire Department / Masons Cove Rescue Squad Incorporated / Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Catawba · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Cave Spring Fire Department / Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Roanoke · EMS | combination | - |
| Fort Lewis Fire and EMS Company - Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Salem · EMS | career | 28 |
| Hollins Fire Company / Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Roanoke · EMS | combination | - |
| Mason Cove Fire Company / Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Salem · EMS | combination | - |
| Mount Pleasant Fire Department / Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Roanoke · EMS | combination | - |
| Roanoke County Fire and Rescue Roanoke · EMS | combination | - |
| Vinton Fire Department - Roanoke County Vinton · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (20% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 6 combination (20% volunteer).
3.23 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 62 roster).
Largest book: Back Creek Fire and Rescue Department - Roanoke County Fire and Rescue holds 55% of county personnel (34 of 62).
Photo-finish peer: Charlotte County, FL (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Roanoke County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Roanoke County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 6 combination.
How many fire departments are in Roanoke County, VA? ▼
Roanoke County, VA has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, 6 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #98 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Roanoke County? ▼
Roanoke County has 62 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 6, which is 82% below the Virginia average.
Does Roanoke County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Roanoke 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 Roanoke County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.