County profile
Summers County, WV 9 departments
Volunteer share 89% across 9 HIFLD departments in Summers County (West Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Summers County, WV is volunteer-led in HIFLD (89% of 9 departments; 220 personnel), #22 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #22 of 55 in West Virginia
- 4.09 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Hinton Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Summers County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Prison Camp Fire Department Alderson | volunteer | 21 |
| Forest Hill Volunteer Fire Department Forest Hill · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Green Sulphur District Volunteer Fire Department Sandstone · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Greenbrier Valley Rural Volunteer Fire Department Talcott · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Hinton Volunteer Fire Department Hinton · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Jumping Branch-Nimitz Volunteer Fire Department Jumping Branch · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Pipestem Volunteer Fire Department Pipestem · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Summers County Volunteer Fire Department Hinton | volunteer | 22 |
| Summers County Volunteer Fire Department - Tug Creek Station Hinton · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (89% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (89% volunteer).
4.09 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 220 roster).
Largest book: Hinton Volunteer Fire Department holds 27% of county personnel (60 of 220).
Photo-finish peer: Douglas County, MN (+0 personnel).
West Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
Are Summers County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Summers County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Summers County, WV? ▼
Summers County, WV has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Summers County? ▼
Summers County has 220 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 4% above the West Virginia average.
Does Summers County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Summers 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 Summers County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.