Career (Paid) EMS Provider

CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

Manassas Park, VA · Manassas Park City County

CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Manassas Park, VA (Manassas Park City County), with 1 station and 21 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

21
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-36%
below VA avg personnel
(33/dept)
7th
percentile by size
of 465 VA depts
21
personnel per station
staffing density
$6.7M
4 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Manassas Park, VA
FDID
68509

FEMA Grant History

$6.7M
Total Funding
4
Awards
Year Award Amount
2021 EMW-2021-FF-01900 $3,582,866.25
2018 EMW-2018-FO-00289 $332,500
2010 EMW-2010-FH-0117 $1,423,968
2009 EMW-2009-FH-0097 $1,311,104

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 CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Virginia. It is larger than 7% of the 465 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 36% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
86
VA departments
766

What This Data Tells You About CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT

CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT operates as a Career (Paid) department in Manassas Park, within Manassas Park City County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 21 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT runs 36% 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: CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $6,650,438.25 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT have?

CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT has 21 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 36% below the Virginia average of 33 per department.

Does CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT operate?

CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT?

CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT is a Career (Paid) department serving Manassas Park City County, VA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, CITY OF MANASSAS PARK FIRE AND RESCUE DEPARTMENT has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $6,650,438.25 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.

How many fire departments are in Virginia?

Virginia has 766 fire departments with 25,415 total personnel. 67% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.