Volunteer

PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT

Pulaski, VA · Pulaski County

PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Pulaski, VA (Pulaski County), with 1 station and 34 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

34
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+3%
above VA avg personnel
(33/dept)
39th
percentile by size
of 465 VA depts
34
personnel per station
staffing density
$604K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Pulaski, VA
FDID
15506

FEMA Grant History

$604K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2015 EMW2014FO04408 $604,455

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 PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Virginia. It is larger than 39% of the 465 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 3% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
86
VA departments
766

What This Data Tells You About PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT

PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Pulaski, within Pulaski County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 34 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. PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 3% 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: PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $604,455 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 PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT has 34 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 3% above the Virginia average of 33 per department.

Does PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT?

PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Pulaski County, VA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, PULASKI FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $604,455 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2015.

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.