ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED
Orange, VA · Orange County
ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Orange, VA (Orange County), with 1 station and 55 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 55
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(33/dept)
of 465 VA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Orange, VA
- County
- Orange County
- FDID
- 13705
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-01253 | $103,876 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FR-00274 | $846,000 |
| 2007 | EMW2006FF03873 | $-6,745 |
| 2006 | EMW-2006-FF-0387 | $-6,745 |
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 ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED's personnel count compares to the typical department in Virginia. It is larger than 76% of the 465 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 86
- VA departments
- 766
What This Data Tells You About ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED
ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED operates as a Volunteer department in Orange, within Orange County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 55 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. ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED runs 67% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $936,386 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 ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED have? ▼
ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED has 55 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 67% above the Virginia average of 33 per department.
Does ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED operate? ▼
ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED? ▼
ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED is a Volunteer department serving Orange County, VA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED received federal grants? ▼
Yes, ORANGE VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT INCORPORATED has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $936,386 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
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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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.