County profile
Tazewell County, VA 17 departments
315 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Tazewell County · #18 of 135 in-state.
Tazewell County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (315 personnel across 17 departments) - #18 of 135 in-state; mix 1/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #18 of 135 in Virginia
- 3.49 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Richlands Fire and Rescue
- 7 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tazewell County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (315 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
3.49 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 315 roster).
Largest book: Richlands Fire and Rescue holds 22% of county personnel (70 of 315).
Photo-finish peer: Madison County, KY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Tazewell County? ▼
Tazewell County has 315 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 42% below the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Tazewell County, VA? ▼
Tazewell County, VA has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Tazewell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 15 of 17 departments (88%) in Tazewell County are volunteer.
Does Tazewell County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Tazewell 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 Tazewell County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.