County profile
Doddridge County, WV 5 departments
58 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Doddridge County · #51 of 55 in-state.
Doddridge County, WV reports a light HIFLD roster (58 personnel, 5 departments); #51 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #51 of 55 in West Virginia
- 5.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 43% of roster in West Union Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Doddridge County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bancs Volunteer Fire Department New Milton | volunteer | 16 |
| Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department Greenwood | other | - |
| McClellan Volunteer Fire Department Center Point · EMS | other | - |
| Smithburg Volunteer Fire Department Smithburg · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| West Union Volunteer Fire Department West Union | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (58 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
5.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 58 roster).
Largest book: West Union Volunteer Fire Department holds 43% of county personnel (25 of 58).
Photo-finish peer: Liberty County, FL (+0 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Doddridge County? ▼
Doddridge County has 58 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 48% below the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Doddridge County, WV? ▼
Doddridge County, WV has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #51 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Doddridge County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Doddridge County are volunteer.
Does Doddridge County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Doddridge 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 Doddridge County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.