County profile
Harrison County, WV 17 departments
451 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Harrison County · #2 of 55 in-state.
Harrison County, WV carries a heavy HIFLD roster (451 personnel across 17 departments) - #2 of 55 in-state; mix 1/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 55 in West Virginia
- 3.99 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Clarksburg Fire Department - Central Station
- 15 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Harrison County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (451 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (82% volunteer).
3.99 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 451 roster).
Largest book: Clarksburg Fire Department - Central Station holds 10% of county personnel (43 of 451).
Photo-finish peer: Chatham County, GA (+0 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Harrison County? ▼
Harrison County has 451 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 17% above the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Harrison County, WV? ▼
Harrison County, WV has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Harrison County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 17 departments (82%) in Harrison County are volunteer.
Does Harrison County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Harrison 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 Harrison County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.