County profile
Monongalia County, WV 12 departments
349 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Monongalia County · #7 of 55 in-state.
Monongalia County, WV carries a heavy HIFLD roster (349 personnel across 12 departments) - #7 of 55 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 55 in West Virginia
- 3.15 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Cassville-Scotts Run Volunteer Fire Department
- 8 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Monongalia County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Blacksville Volunteer Fire Department Blacksville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Cassville-Scotts Run Volunteer Fire Department Maidsville | volunteer | 54 |
| Cheat Lake Volunteer Fire Department Morgantown · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Clinton District Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Morgantown · EMS | other | - |
| Cool Springs Volunteer Fire Department Morgantown · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Granville Volunteer Fire Department Granville | volunteer | 45 |
| Morgantown Fire Department Morgantown · EMS | career | 46 |
| River Road Volunteer Fire Department Morgantown | volunteer | 24 |
| Star City Volunteer Fire Department Star City | volunteer | 45 |
| Triune-Halleck Volunteer Fire Department Morgantown · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Wadestown Volunteer Fire Department Wadestown · EMS | other | - |
| Westover Volunteer Fire Department Westover · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (349 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.15 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 349 roster).
Largest book: Cassville-Scotts Run Volunteer Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (54 of 349).
Photo-finish peer: Blount County, AL (+0 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Monongalia County? ▼
Monongalia County has 349 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 26% above the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Monongalia County, WV? ▼
Monongalia County, WV has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Monongalia County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 12 departments (67%) in Monongalia County are volunteer.
Does Monongalia County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Monongalia 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 Monongalia County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.