County profile
Virginia Beach City County, VA 5 departments
549 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Virginia Beach City County · #10 of 135 in-state.
Virginia Beach City County, VA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (549 personnel across 5 departments) - #10 of 135 in-state; mix 3/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 135 in Virginia
- 3.83 stations per 100 personnel
- 92% of roster in Virginia Beach Fire Department
- 3 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 766 Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Virginia Beach City County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Fort Story Fire and Emergency Services-Dod Fort Story · EMS | career | 11 |
| Ocean Park Rescue Squad Virginia Beach · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Oceana Naval Air Station - Dam Neck Fire Department-Dod Virginia Beach | other | - |
| Oceana Naval Air Station - Fire Department-Dod Virginia Beach · EMS | career | - |
| Virginia Beach Fire Department Virginia Beach | career | 503 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (549 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (20% volunteer).
3.83 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 549 roster).
Largest book: Virginia Beach Fire Department holds 92% of county personnel (503 of 549).
Photo-finish peer: Marathon County, WI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Virginia Beach City County? ▼
Virginia Beach City County has 549 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 110, which is 233% above the Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Virginia Beach City County, VA? ▼
Virginia Beach City County, VA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 135 among Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Virginia Beach City County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 3 of 5 departments (60%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Virginia Beach City County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Virginia Beach 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 Virginia Beach City County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.