County profile
Mercer County, WV 12 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 12 HIFLD departments in Mercer County (West Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Mercer County, WV is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 12 departments; 259 personnel), #19 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #19 of 55 in West Virginia
- 5.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in East River Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mercer County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Athens Volunteer Fire Department Athens · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Bluefield Fire Department Bluefield · EMS | career | 20 |
| Bluestone Valley Volunteer Fire Department Spanishburg · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Bluewell Volunteer Fire Department Bluewell | volunteer | 19 |
| Bramwell Volunteer Fire Department Bramwell · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| East River Volunteer Fire Department Princeton | volunteer | 43 |
| Green Valley Glenwood Volunteer Fire Department Princeton | volunteer | 24 |
| Matoaka Volunteer Fire Department Matoaka · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Matoaka Volunteer Fire Department Lashmeet · EMS | other | - |
| Montcalm Volunteer Fire Department Montcalm | volunteer | 35 |
| Oakvale Volunteer Fire Department Princeton | volunteer | 20 |
| Princeton Fire Department Princeton · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
5.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 259 roster).
Largest book: East River Volunteer Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (43 of 259).
Photo-finish peer: Henderson County, KY (+0 personnel).
West Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
Are Mercer County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 12 departments (83%) in Mercer County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Mercer County, WV? ▼
Mercer County, WV has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Mercer County? ▼
Mercer County has 259 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 4% below the West Virginia average.
Does Mercer County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Mercer 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 Mercer County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.