County profile
Marion County, WV 17 departments
409 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Marion County · #4 of 55 in-state.
Marion County, WV carries a heavy HIFLD roster (409 personnel across 17 departments) - #4 of 55 in-state; mix 1/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 55 in West Virginia
- 4.89 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Fairview Volunteer Fire Company and Emergency Management Service 35
- 10 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Marion County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (409 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (65% volunteer).
4.89 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 409 roster).
Largest book: Fairview Volunteer Fire Company and Emergency Management Service 35 holds 12% of county personnel (50 of 409).
Photo-finish peer: Pinal County, AZ (+0 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Marion County? ▼
Marion County has 409 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 4% above the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Marion County, WV? ▼
Marion County, WV has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Marion County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 17 departments (65%) in Marion County are volunteer.
Does Marion County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Marion 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 Marion County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.