County profile
Norfolk City County, VA 6 departments
887 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Norfolk City County · #1 of 135 in-state.
Norfolk City County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (887 personnel across 6 departments) - #1 of 135 in-state; mix 5/0/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 135 in Virginia
- 3.04 stations per 100 personnel
- 56% of roster in Norfolk Fire - Rescue
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Norfolk City County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Farrier Fire Fighting School / Center for Naval Engineering Norfolk · EMS | career | - |
| Navy Regional Midatlantic Fire and Emergency Services Norfolk · EMS | career | 389 |
| Navy Regional Midatlantic Fire and Emergency Services Norfolk · EMS | other | - |
| Navy Regional Midatlantic Fire and Emergency Services Norfolk · EMS | career | - |
| Norfolk Fire - Rescue Norfolk · EMS | career | 498 |
| Norfolk International Airport Fire Department Norfolk · EMS | career | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (887 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
3.04 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (27 stations / 887 roster).
Largest book: Norfolk Fire - Rescue holds 56% of county personnel (498 of 887).
Photo-finish peer: Tioga County, NY (+3 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Norfolk City County? ▼
Norfolk City County has 887 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 148, which is 348% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Norfolk City County, VA? ▼
Norfolk City County, VA has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Norfolk City County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 5 of 6 departments (83%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Norfolk City County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Norfolk City 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 Norfolk City County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.