County profile
Jackson County, WV 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Jackson County (West Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Jackson County, WV is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 155 personnel), #34 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #34 of 55 in West Virginia
- 2.58 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Cottageville Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jackson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cottageville Volunteer Fire Department Cottageville | volunteer | 50 |
| Ravenswood Volunteer Fire Department Ravenswood · EMS | other | - |
| Ripley Volunteer Fire Department Ripley | volunteer | 36 |
| Silverton Volunteer Fire Department Ravenswood · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Southern Jackson Volunteer Fire Department Kenna | volunteer | 44 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
2.58 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 155 roster).
Largest book: Cottageville Volunteer Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (50 of 155).
Photo-finish peer: Izard County, AR (+0 personnel).
West Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
Are Jackson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Jackson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Jackson County, WV? ▼
Jackson County, WV has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #34 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Jackson County? ▼
Jackson County has 155 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 35% above the West Virginia average.
Does Jackson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Jackson 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 Jackson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.