County profile
Kanawha County, WV 32 departments
957 HIFLD personnel across 32 departments in Kanawha County · #1 of 55 in-state.
Kanawha County, WV carries a heavy HIFLD roster (957 personnel across 32 departments) - #1 of 55 in-state; mix 5/22/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 55 in West Virginia
- 4.81 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Charleston Fire Department
- 23 of 32 depts provide EMS
- 32 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kanawha County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (957 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 22 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
4.81 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (46 stations / 957 roster).
Largest book: Charleston Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (203 of 957).
Photo-finish peer: Washington County, MD (+1 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kanawha County? ▼
Kanawha County has 957 total fire department personnel across 32 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 30% above the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Kanawha County, WV? ▼
Kanawha County, WV has 32 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, 22 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kanawha County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 22 of 32 departments (69%) in Kanawha County are volunteer.
Does Kanawha County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 30 departments in Kanawha 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 Kanawha County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.