County profile
Berkeley County, WV 8 departments
312 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Berkeley County · #9 of 55 in-state.
Berkeley County, WV carries a heavy HIFLD roster (312 personnel across 8 departments) - #9 of 55 in-state; mix 2/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 55 in West Virginia
- 3.53 stations per 100 personnel
- 24% of roster in Back Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Berkeley County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| 167 Civil Engineering Squadron Fire Department Martinsburg · EMS | career | 30 |
| Back Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Department Hedgesville · EMS | volunteer | 75 |
| Baker Heights Volunteer Fire Department Company Martinsburg · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Bedington Volunteer Fire Department Martinsburg · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Hedgesville Fire Department Hedgesville · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Martinsburg Fire Department Martinsburg · EMS | career | 29 |
| South Berkeley Volunteer Fire Department Inwood · EMS | volunteer | 58 |
| Westphal Host Company Martinsburg | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (312 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
3.53 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 312 roster).
Largest book: Back Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Department holds 24% of county personnel (75 of 312).
Photo-finish peer: Shiawassee County, MI (+0 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Berkeley County? ▼
Berkeley County has 312 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 39, which is 70% above the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Berkeley County, WV? ▼
Berkeley County, WV has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Berkeley County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 8 departments (63%) in Berkeley County are volunteer.
Does Berkeley County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Berkeley 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 Personnel totals for Berkeley County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.