County profile
Hardy County, WV 4 departments
50 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Hardy County · #54 of 55 in-state.
Hardy County, WV reports a light HIFLD roster (50 personnel, 4 departments); #54 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #54 of 55 in West Virginia
- 6.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 60% of roster in Capon Valley Volunteer Fire Company
- 2 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hardy County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Baker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Baker · EMS | other | - |
| Capon Valley Volunteer Fire Company Wardensville | volunteer | 30 |
| Mathias Baker Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Mathias · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Moorefield Volunteer Fire Department Moorefield | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (50 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
6.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 50 roster).
Largest book: Capon Valley Volunteer Fire Company holds 60% of county personnel (30 of 50).
Photo-finish peer: Cheyenne County, CO (+0 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hardy County? ▼
Hardy County has 50 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 43% below the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Hardy County, WV? ▼
Hardy County, WV has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #54 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hardy County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Hardy County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Hardy County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Hardy 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 Hardy County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.