Alberta Volunteer Fire Department
Alberta, VA · Brunswick County
Alberta Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Alberta, VA (Brunswick County), with 1 station and 24 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 24
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(33/dept)
of 465 VA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Alberta, VA
- County
- Brunswick County
- FDID
- 02501
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-08324 | $188,320 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Virginia average
How Alberta Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Virginia. It is larger than 11% of the 465 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 86
- VA departments
- 766
What This Data Tells You About Alberta Volunteer Fire Department
Alberta Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Alberta, within Brunswick County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Virginia has 766 registered fire departments and 25,415 total personnel, averaging roughly 33 staff per department. Alberta Volunteer Fire Department runs 27% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 43,900 fires, 86 fire deaths, and 67% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Alberta Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $188,320 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Alberta Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Alberta Volunteer Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 27% below the Virginia average of 33 per department.
Does Alberta Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Alberta Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Alberta Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Alberta Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Alberta Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Alberta Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Brunswick County, VA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Alberta Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Alberta Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $188,320 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
How many fire departments are in Virginia? ▼
Virginia has 766 fire departments with 25,415 total personnel. 67% are volunteer departments.
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