Volunteer EMS Provider

Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire

Hanover, VA · Hanover County

Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire is a Volunteer department serving Hanover, VA (Hanover County), with 12 stations and 631 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

631
Total personnel
12
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+1812%
above VA avg personnel
(33/dept)
100th
percentile by size
of 465 VA depts
53
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Hanover, VA
FDID
08505

Staffing vs the Virginia average

How Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire's personnel count compares to the typical department in Virginia. It is larger than 100% of the 465 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 1812% above the state average
Stations
12
State fire deaths/yr
86
VA departments
766

What This Data Tells You About Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire

Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire operates as a Volunteer department in Hanover, within Hanover County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 631 total personnel, 12 stations, 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. Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire runs 1812% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire have?

Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire has 631 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 1812% above the Virginia average of 33 per department.

Does Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire provide EMS services?

Yes, Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire operate?

Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire operates 12 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire?

Hanover County Fire and Emergency Medical Services - Hanover Courthouse Volunteer Fire is a Volunteer department serving Hanover County, VA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.