County profile
Newport News City County, VA 3 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 3 HIFLD departments in Newport News City County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Newport News City County, VA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 3; 34 personnel); #122 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #122 of 135 in Virginia
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Fort Eustis-Fort Story Fire and Emergency Services
- 3 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Newport News City County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Eustis-Fort Story Fire and Emergency Services Fort Eustis · EMS | career | 34 |
| Newport News Fire and Emergency Medical Services Newport News · EMS | other | - |
| Newport News Shipbuilding Fire Department Newport News · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 34 roster).
Largest book: Fort Eustis-Fort Story Fire and Emergency Services holds 100% of county personnel (34 of 34).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Newport News City County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Newport News City County has a mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Newport News City County, VA? ▼
Newport News City County, VA has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #122 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Newport News City County? ▼
Newport News City County has 34 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 67% below the Virginia average.
Does Newport News City County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Newport News City 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 Newport News City County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.