Volunteer

River Road Volunteer Fire Department

Morgantown, WV · Monongalia County

River Road Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Morgantown, WV (Monongalia County), with 1 station and 24 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

24
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+4%
above WV avg personnel
(23/dept)
29th
percentile by size
of 369 WV depts
24
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Morgantown, WV
FDID
31109

Staffing vs the West Virginia average

How River Road Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in West Virginia. It is larger than 29% of the 369 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 4% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
55
WV departments
511

What This Data Tells You About River Road Volunteer Fire Department

River Road Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Morgantown, within Monongalia County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. West Virginia has 511 registered fire departments and 11,756 total personnel, averaging roughly 23 staff per department. River Road Volunteer Fire Department runs 4% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 15,700 fires, 55 fire deaths, and 70% 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 River Road Volunteer Fire Department have?

River Road Volunteer Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 4% above the West Virginia average of 23 per department.

Does River Road Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

River Road Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does River Road Volunteer Fire Department operate?

River Road Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is River Road Volunteer Fire Department?

River Road Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Monongalia County, WV. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in West Virginia?

West Virginia has 511 fire departments with 11,756 total personnel. 70% 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.