County profile
Wetzel County, WV 11 departments
Volunteer share 91% across 11 HIFLD departments in Wetzel County (West Virginia) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Wetzel County, WV is volunteer-led in HIFLD (91% of 11 departments; 210 personnel), #25 of 55 in-state.
- Personnel rank #25 of 55 in West Virginia
- 5.24 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in New Martinsville Fire Department
- 1 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wetzel County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Folsom Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Folsom | volunteer | 15 |
| Grandview Volunteer Fire Department New Martinsville | volunteer | 25 |
| Hundred Volunteer Fire Department Hundred | volunteer | 27 |
| Jacksonburg Volunteer Fire Department Jacksonburg | volunteer | 10 |
| New Martinsville Fire Department New Martinsville · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Paden City Volunteer Fire Department Paden | volunteer | 35 |
| Pine Grove Volunteer Fire Department Pine Grove | volunteer | 18 |
| Reader Volunteer Fire Department Reader | volunteer | 19 |
| Silver Hill Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated New Martinsville | other | - |
| Smithfield Volunteer Fire Department Smithfield | volunteer | 5 |
| Wileyville Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Wileyville | volunteer | 10 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (91% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (91% volunteer).
5.24 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 210 roster).
Largest book: New Martinsville Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (46 of 210).
Photo-finish peer: Cherokee County, OK (+0 personnel).
West Virginia volunteer context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
Are Wetzel County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 11 departments (91%) in Wetzel County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Wetzel County, WV? ▼
Wetzel County, WV has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #25 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Wetzel County? ▼
Wetzel County has 210 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 17% below the West Virginia average.
Does Wetzel County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Wetzel 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 Wetzel County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.