County profile
Washington County, VA 11 departments
Volunteer share 82% across 11 HIFLD departments in Washington County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Washington County, VA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (82% of 11 departments; 249 personnel), #33 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #33 of 135 in Virginia
- 3.61 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Meadowview Volunteer Fire Department
- 10 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Abingdon Volunteer Fire Department Abingdon · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Brumley Gap Volunteer Fire Department Abingdon · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Clinch Mountain Volunteer Fire Department Abingdon · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Columbus McKinnon Corporation Hoist Division Fire Brigade Damascus | other | - |
| Damascus Fire Department Damascus · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Glade Spring Volunteer Fire Department Glade Spring · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Goodson-Kinderhook Fire and Rescue Bristol · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Goodson-Kinderhook Fire and Rescue Mendota · EMS | other | - |
| Green Springs Volunteer Fire Department Abingdon · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Meadowview Volunteer Fire Department Meadowview · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| Washington County Fire and Rescue Bristol · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (82% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (82% volunteer).
3.61 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 249 roster).
Largest book: Meadowview Volunteer Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (48 of 249).
Photo-finish peer: Maui County, HI (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 11 departments (82%) in Washington County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, VA? ▼
Washington County, VA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 249 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 30% below the Virginia average.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Washington County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Washington County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.