County profile
Surry County, VA 5 departments
59 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Surry County · #102 of 135 in-state.
Surry County, VA reports a light HIFLD roster (59 personnel, 5 departments); #102 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #102 of 135 in Virginia
- 6.78 stations per 100 personnel
- 49% of roster in Surry Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Surry County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Claremont Volunteer Fire Department Spring Grove | volunteer | 15 |
| Claremont Volunteer Fire Department Claremont | other | - |
| Dendron Volunteer Fire Department Dendron | volunteer | 15 |
| Surry Nuclear Power Station Surry · EMS | other | - |
| Surry Volunteer Fire Department Surry | volunteer | 29 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (59 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
6.78 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 59 roster).
Largest book: Surry Volunteer Fire Department holds 49% of county personnel (29 of 59).
Photo-finish peer: Clark County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Surry County? ▼
Surry County has 59 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 64% below the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Surry County, VA? ▼
Surry County, VA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #102 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Surry County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Surry County are volunteer.
Does Surry County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Surry 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 Surry County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.