County profile
Salem City County, VA 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Salem City County (Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Salem City County, VA leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 62 personnel); #99 of 135 in-state.
- Personnel rank #99 of 135 in Virginia
- 4.84 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Salem Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
- 1 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Salem City County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Salem Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Salem · EMS | career | 62 |
| Salem Frame Company Salem | 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).
4.84 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 62 roster).
Largest book: Salem Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department holds 100% of county personnel (62 of 62).
Photo-finish peer: Charlotte County, FL (+0 personnel).
Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 766
- Annual fires
- 43,900
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
Are Salem City County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Salem City County has a mix: 1 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Salem City County, VA? ▼
Salem City County, VA has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #99 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Salem City County? ▼
Salem City County has 62 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 6% below the Virginia average.
Does Salem City County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Salem 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 Salem City County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.