County profile
Scott County, VA 8 departments
91 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Scott County · #86 of 135 in-state.
Scott County, VA reports a light HIFLD roster (91 personnel, 8 departments); #86 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #86 of 135 in Virginia
- 4.40 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Gate City Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Scott County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Duffield Volunteer Fire and Rescue Duffield · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Dungannon Volunteer Fire Department Dungannon | volunteer | - |
| Fort Blackmore Volunteer Fire Department Fort Blackmore | volunteer | 15 |
| Gate City Volunteer Fire Department Gate City | volunteer | 28 |
| Hiltons Volunteer Fire Department Hiltons | volunteer | 28 |
| Nickelsville Volunteer Fire Department Nickelsville | career | 20 |
| Weber City Volunteer Fire Department Weber City | volunteer | - |
| Weber City Volunteer Fire Department Gate City | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (91 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.40 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 91 roster).
Largest book: Gate City Volunteer Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (28 of 91).
Photo-finish peer: Marshall County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Scott County? ▼
Scott County has 91 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 67% below the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Scott County, VA? ▼
Scott County, VA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #86 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Scott County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Scott County are volunteer.
Does Scott County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Scott 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 Scott County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.