County profile
Lincoln County, WV 6 departments
100 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Lincoln County · #42 of 55 in-state.
Lincoln County, WV reports a light HIFLD roster (100 personnel, 6 departments); #42 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #42 of 55 in West Virginia
- 5.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 39% of roster in West Hamlin Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lincoln County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Duval District Volunteer Fire Department Griffithsville · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Guyan River Volunteer Fire Department Ranger | other | - |
| Hamlin Volunteer Fire Department Hamlin | volunteer | 1 |
| Harts Volunteer Fire Department Harts | volunteer | 33 |
| Mud River Volunteer Fire Department Spurlockville | other | - |
| West Hamlin Volunteer Fire Department West Hamlin | volunteer | 39 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (100 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
5.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 100 roster).
Largest book: West Hamlin Volunteer Fire Department holds 39% of county personnel (39 of 100).
Photo-finish peer: Benewah County, ID (+0 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lincoln County? ▼
Lincoln County has 100 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 26% below the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Lincoln County, WV? ▼
Lincoln County, WV has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #42 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lincoln County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Lincoln County are volunteer.
Does Lincoln County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.