County profile
Ritchie County, WV 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Ritchie County (West Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Ritchie County, WV is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 101 personnel), #41 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #41 of 55 in West Virginia
- 3.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ritchie County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cairo Volunteer Fire Department Cairo · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Ellenboro Volunteer Fire Department Ellenboro | volunteer | 31 |
| Harrisville Volunteer Fire Department Harrisville | volunteer | 18 |
| Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Department Pennsboro · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Smithville Volunteer Fire Department Smithville | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 101 roster).
Largest book: Pennsboro Volunteer Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (32 of 101).
Photo-finish peer: Alamosa County, CO (+0 personnel).
West Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
Are Ritchie County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Ritchie County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Ritchie County, WV? ▼
Ritchie County, WV has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #41 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Ritchie County? ▼
Ritchie County has 101 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 13% below the West Virginia average.
Does Ritchie County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Ritchie 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 Volunteer-share read for Ritchie County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.