County profile
Monroe County, WV 6 departments
93 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Monroe County · #44 of 55 in-state.
Monroe County, WV reports a light HIFLD roster (93 personnel, 6 departments); #44 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #44 of 55 in West Virginia
- 3.23 stations per 100 personnel
- 38% of roster in Lindside Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Monroe County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alderson Volunteer Fire Department Alderson · EMS | other | - |
| Ballard Volunteer Fire Department Ballard | volunteer | 30 |
| Federal Fire Department Alderson | other | - |
| Lindside Volunteer Fire Department Lindside · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Peterstown Volunteer Fire Department Peterstown · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Union Community Volunteer Fire Department - Gap Mills Station Gap Mills | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (93 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
3.23 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 93 roster).
Largest book: Lindside Volunteer Fire Department holds 38% of county personnel (35 of 93).
Photo-finish peer: Flagler County, FL (+0 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Monroe County? ▼
Monroe County has 93 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 30% below the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Monroe County, WV? ▼
Monroe County, WV has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #44 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Monroe County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Monroe County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Monroe County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Monroe 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 Personnel totals for Monroe County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.