County profile
Wood County, WV 15 departments
414 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Wood County · #5 of 55 in-state.
Wood County, WV carries a heavy HIFLD roster (414 personnel across 15 departments) - #5 of 55 in-state; mix 1/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 55 in West Virginia
- 4.11 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Parkersburg Fire Department 1
- 11 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wood County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (414 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.11 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 414 roster).
Largest book: Parkersburg Fire Department 1 holds 16% of county personnel (65 of 414).
Photo-finish peer: Douglas County, CO (+0 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wood County? ▼
Wood County has 414 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 28, which is 22% above the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Wood County, WV? ▼
Wood County, WV has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wood County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 15 departments (67%) in Wood County are volunteer.
Does Wood County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Wood 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 Wood County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.