Salem Volunteer Fire Department
Salem, WV · Harrison County
Salem Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Salem, WV (Harrison County), with 1 station and 30 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 30
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 369 WV depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Salem, WV
- County
- Harrison County
- FDID
- 17109
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2006 | EMW-2006-FG-0141 | $200,537 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the West Virginia average
How Salem Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in West Virginia. It is larger than 51% of the 369 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 55
- WV departments
- 511
What This Data Tells You About Salem Volunteer Fire Department
Salem Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Salem, within Harrison County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Salem Volunteer Fire Department runs 30% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Salem Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $200,537 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Salem Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Salem Volunteer Fire Department has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 30% above the West Virginia average of 23 per department.
Does Salem Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Salem Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Salem Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Salem Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Salem Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Salem Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Harrison County, WV. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Salem Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Salem Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $200,537 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2006.
How many fire departments are in West Virginia? ▼
West Virginia has 511 fire departments with 11,756 total personnel. 70% are volunteer departments.
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