County profile
Roanoke City County, VA 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Roanoke City County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Roanoke City County, VA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 305 personnel); #24 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #24 of 135 in Virginia
- 4.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Roanoke Fire and Rescue Department
- 1 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Roanoke City County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Lcm Corporation Roanoke | other | - |
| Roanoke Fire and Rescue Department Roanoke · EMS | career | 305 |
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).
4.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 305 roster).
Largest book: Roanoke Fire and Rescue Department holds 100% of county personnel (305 of 305).
Photo-finish peer: Webster County, LA (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Roanoke City County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Roanoke City County has a mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Roanoke City County, VA? ▼
Roanoke City County, VA has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Roanoke City County? ▼
Roanoke City County has 305 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 153, which is 364% above the Virginia average.
Does Roanoke City County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Roanoke 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 Roanoke City County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.