County profile
Pendleton County, WV 5 departments
54 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Pendleton County · #53 of 55 in-state.
Pendleton County, WV reports a light HIFLD roster (54 personnel, 5 departments); #53 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #53 of 55 in West Virginia
- 3.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 52% of roster in Franklin Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pendleton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Circleville Volunteer Fire Department Circleville · EMS | other | - |
| Franklin Volunteer Fire Department Franklin | volunteer | 28 |
| Naval Information Operation Command Sugar Grove Fire Department 6-Dod Sugar Grove · EMS | other | - |
| Seneca Rocks Volunteer Fire Department Seneca Rocks · EMS | other | - |
| South Fork Volunteer Fire Department Upper Tract · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (54 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
3.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 54 roster).
Largest book: Franklin Volunteer Fire Department holds 52% of county personnel (28 of 54).
Photo-finish peer: Lanier County, GA (+0 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pendleton County? ▼
Pendleton County has 54 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 52% below the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Pendleton County, WV? ▼
Pendleton County, WV has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #53 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pendleton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Pendleton County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Pendleton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Pendleton 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 Pendleton County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.