County profile
Webster County, WV 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Webster County (West Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Webster County, WV is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 126 personnel), #38 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #38 of 55 in West Virginia
- 3.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Webster County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cowen Volunteer Fire Department Cowen · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Diana Volunteer Fire Department Diana · EMS | other | - |
| Erbacon Volunteer Fire Department Erbacon | volunteer | 28 |
| Hacker Valley Volunteer Fire Department Hacker Valley · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department Webster Springs · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
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).
3.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 126 roster).
Largest book: Webster Springs Volunteer Fire Department holds 36% of county personnel (45 of 126).
Photo-finish peer: Mitchell County, GA (+0 personnel).
West Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
Are Webster County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Webster County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Webster County, WV? ▼
Webster County, WV has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #38 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Webster County? ▼
Webster County has 126 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 9% above the West Virginia average.
Does Webster County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Webster 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 Webster County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.