Volunteer

HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

Hiltons, VA · Scott County

HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Hiltons, VA (Scott County), with 1 station and 28 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

28
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-15%
below VA avg personnel
(33/dept)
21th
percentile by size
of 465 VA depts
28
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Hiltons, VA
FDID
16904

Staffing vs the Virginia average

How HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Virginia. It is larger than 21% of the 465 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 15% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
86
VA departments
766

What This Data Tells You About HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT

HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Hiltons, within Scott County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, 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. HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 15% 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.

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. 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 HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 15% below the Virginia average of 33 per department.

Does HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT?

HILTONS VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Scott 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.

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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.