County profile
Rockingham County, VA 10 departments
507 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Rockingham County · #11 of 135 in-state.
Rockingham County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (507 personnel across 10 departments) - #11 of 135 in-state; mix 0/9/1 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 135 in Virginia
- 1.78 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Clover Hill Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Rockingham County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bergton Volunteer Fire Company Bergton | volunteer | - |
| Bridgewater Volunteer Fire Company Bridgewater | volunteer | 50 |
| Broadway Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated Broadway | volunteer | 57 |
| Clover Hill Volunteer Fire Department Dayton · EMS | volunteer | 96 |
| Elkton Volunteer Fire Company Elkton | volunteer | 60 |
| Grottoes Volunteer Fire Department Grottoes | volunteer | 52 |
| McGaheysville Volunteer Fire Department Mcgaheysville | combination | 45 |
| Merck and Company Incorporated Elkton · EMS | volunteer | 72 |
| Singers Glen Volunteer Fire Company Singers Glen | volunteer | 45 |
| Timberville Volunteer Fire Department Timberville · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (507 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 1 combination (90% volunteer).
1.78 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 507 roster).
Largest book: Clover Hill Volunteer Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (96 of 507).
Photo-finish peer: Montgomery County, NY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Rockingham County? ▼
Rockingham County has 507 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 51, which is 55% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Rockingham County, VA? ▼
Rockingham County, VA has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, 1 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Rockingham County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 10 departments (90%) in Rockingham County are volunteer.
Does Rockingham County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Rockingham 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 Rockingham County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.