County profile
Braxton County, WV 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Braxton County (West Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Braxton County, WV is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 159 personnel), #32 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #32 of 55 in West Virginia
- 3.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Sutton Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated
- 4 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Braxton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Burnsville Volunteer Fire Department Burnsville | volunteer | 16 |
| Chapel Volunteer Fire Department Gassaway | volunteer | 23 |
| Flatwoods Community Volunteer Fire Department Flatwoods · EMS | other | - |
| Frametown Volunteer Fire Department Frametown | volunteer | 25 |
| Gassaway Volunteer Fire Department Gassaway · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Servia Volunteer Fire Department Duck · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Sutton Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Sutton · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
3.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 159 roster).
Largest book: Sutton Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated holds 26% of county personnel (41 of 159).
Photo-finish peer: Ashley County, AR (+0 personnel).
West Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
Are Braxton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Braxton County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Braxton County, WV? ▼
Braxton County, WV has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #32 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Braxton County? ▼
Braxton County has 159 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 0% above the West Virginia average.
Does Braxton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Braxton 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 Braxton County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.