Combination EMS Provider

Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated

Parksley, VA · Accomack County

Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated is a Combination department serving Parksley, VA (Accomack County), with 1 station and 67 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

67
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+103%
above VA avg personnel
(33/dept)
86th
percentile by size
of 465 VA depts
67
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
COMBINATION
Location
Parksley, VA
FDID
00107

Staffing vs the Virginia average

How Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated's personnel count compares to the typical department in Virginia. It is larger than 86% of the 465 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 103% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
86
VA departments
766

What This Data Tells You About Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated

Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated operates as a Combination department in Parksley, within Accomack County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 67 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. Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated runs 103% 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 Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated have?

Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated has 67 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 103% above the Virginia average of 33 per department.

Does Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated provide EMS services?

Yes, Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated operate?

Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated?

Parksley Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated is a Combination department serving Accomack County, VA. Combination departments use both paid career and volunteer firefighters.

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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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.