County profile
Shenandoah County, VA 9 departments
342 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Shenandoah County · #20 of 135 in-state.
Shenandoah County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (342 personnel across 9 departments) - #20 of 135 in-state; mix 0/6/2 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #20 of 135 in Virginia
- 2.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue
- 9 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Shenandoah County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue New Market · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue Mount Jackson · EMS | combination | 27 |
| Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue Edinburg · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue Fort Valley · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue Mount Jackson · EMS | volunteer | 77 |
| Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue Woodstock · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue Toms Brook · EMS | combination | 69 |
| Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue Basye · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue Strasburg · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (342 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 2 combination (67% volunteer).
2.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 342 roster).
Largest book: Shenandoah County Department of Fire and Rescue holds 23% of county personnel (77 of 342).
Photo-finish peer: St Mary County, LA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Shenandoah County? ▼
Shenandoah County has 342 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 15% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Shenandoah County, VA? ▼
Shenandoah County, VA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, 2 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Shenandoah County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 9 departments (67%) in Shenandoah County are volunteer.
Does Shenandoah County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Shenandoah 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 Shenandoah County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.