County profile
Suffolk City County, VA 6 departments
384 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Suffolk City County · #14 of 135 in-state.
Suffolk City County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (384 personnel across 6 departments) - #14 of 135 in-state; mix 1/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #14 of 135 in Virginia
- 2.86 stations per 100 personnel
- 66% of roster in Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Suffolk City County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue Suffolk · EMS | other | - |
| Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue Suffolk · EMS | volunteer | 62 |
| Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue Suffolk · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue Suffolk · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue Suffolk · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue Suffolk · EMS | career | 253 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (384 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
2.86 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 384 roster).
Largest book: Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue holds 66% of county personnel (253 of 384).
Photo-finish peer: Henderson County, NC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Suffolk City County? ▼
Suffolk City County has 384 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 64, which is 94% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Suffolk City County, VA? ▼
Suffolk City County, VA has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Suffolk City County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Suffolk City County are volunteer.
Does Suffolk City County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Suffolk 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 Suffolk City County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.