County profile
Randolph County, WV 11 departments
239 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Randolph County · #11 of 55 in-state.
Randolph County, WV carries a heavy HIFLD roster (239 personnel across 11 departments) - #11 of 55 in-state; mix 0/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 55 in West Virginia
- 4.60 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Beverly Volunteer Fire Department
- 9 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Randolph County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beverly Volunteer Fire Department Beverly · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Coalton Volunteer Fire Department Coalton · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Ellamore Volunteer Fire Department Ellamore · EMS | other | - |
| Harman Volunteer Fire Department Harman · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Huttonsville-Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Department Mill Creek · EMS | other | - |
| Huttonsville-Mill Creek Volunteer Fire Department Huttonsville · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Leading Creek Volunteer Fire Department Kerens | volunteer | 36 |
| Pickens Volunteer Fire Department Pickens · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Tygart Valley Fire Company Incorporated Valley Bend · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Valley Head Volunteer Fire Department Valley Head · EMS | other | - |
| Whitmer Volunteer Fire Department Whitmer | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (239 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
4.60 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 239 roster).
Largest book: Beverly Volunteer Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (50 of 239).
Photo-finish peer: Logan County, AR (+1 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Randolph County? ▼
Randolph County has 239 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 4% below the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Randolph County, WV? ▼
Randolph County, WV has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Randolph County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 11 departments (73%) in Randolph County are volunteer.
Does Randolph County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Randolph 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 Randolph County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.