County profile
Preston County, WV 11 departments
380 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Preston County · #6 of 55 in-state.
Preston County, WV carries a heavy HIFLD roster (380 personnel across 11 departments) - #6 of 55 in-state; mix 0/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 55 in West Virginia
- 2.63 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Bruceton Mills-Brandonville Volunteer Fire Department
- 9 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Preston County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Albright Volunteer Fire Department Albright · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Aurora Volunteer Fire Department Aurora | volunteer | 31 |
| Bruceton Mills-Brandonville Volunteer Fire Department Bruceton Mills · EMS | volunteer | 89 |
| Fellowsville Volunteer Fire Department Tunnelton · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Kingwood Volunteer Fire Department Kingwood · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Mount Grove Volunteer Fire Department Eglon · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Newburg Volunteer Fire Department Newburg · EMS | other | - |
| Reedsville Volunteer Fire Department Reedsville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Rowlesburg Volunteer Fire Department Rowlesburg | volunteer | 30 |
| Terra Alta Volunteer Fire Department Terra Alta · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Tunnelton Volunteer Fire Department Tunnelton · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (380 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (91% volunteer).
2.63 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 380 roster).
Largest book: Bruceton Mills-Brandonville Volunteer Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (89 of 380).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, WI (+0 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Preston County? ▼
Preston County has 380 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 52% above the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Preston County, WV? ▼
Preston County, WV has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Preston County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 11 departments (91%) in Preston County are volunteer.
Does Preston County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Preston 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 Preston County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.