County profile
Smyth County, VA 9 departments
9 HIFLD departments in Smyth County, Virginia - coverage desk and roster table below.
Smyth County, VA sits mid-pack on department count (9) with 176 personnel, ranking #53 of 135 in Virginia.
- Personnel rank #53 of 135 in Virginia
- 3.98 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Nebo Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Smyth County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Adwolfe Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Marion · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Atkins Volunteer Fire Department Atkins · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Chilhowie Fire Department Chilhowie · EMS | combination | 21 |
| Marion Volunteer Fire Department Marion · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Nebo Volunteer Fire Department Saltville | volunteer | 40 |
| Nebo Volunteer Fire Department Ceres | other | - |
| Saltville Volunteer Fire Department Saltville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Sugar Grove Volunteer Fire Department Sugar Grove · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Virginia House Furniture Corporation Atkins | other | - |
Coverage desk
Breadth lane (9 departments) - station density and roster concentration from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 1 combination (67% volunteer).
3.98 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 176 roster).
Largest book: Nebo Volunteer Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (40 of 176).
Photo-finish peer: Arkansas County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many fire departments are in Smyth County, VA? ▼
Smyth County, VA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, 1 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #53 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Smyth County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 9 departments (67%) in Smyth County are volunteer.
How many firefighters serve Smyth County? ▼
Smyth County has 176 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 39% below the Virginia average.
Does Smyth County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Smyth County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Department count for Smyth County is the HIFLD/NFDR listing in this extract; not every FDID reports staffing.