Volunteer EMS Provider

TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117

Fairdale, WV · Raleigh County

TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117 is a Volunteer department serving Fairdale, WV (Raleigh County), with 1 station and 35 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+52%
above WV avg personnel
(23/dept)
68th
percentile by size
of 369 WV depts
35
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Fairdale, WV
FDID
41112

Staffing vs the West Virginia average

How TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117's personnel count compares to the typical department in West Virginia. It is larger than 68% of the 369 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 52% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
55
WV departments
511

What This Data Tells You About TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117

TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117 operates as a Volunteer department in Fairdale, within Raleigh County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 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. West Virginia has 511 registered fire departments and 11,756 total personnel, averaging roughly 23 staff per department. TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117 runs 52% 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. 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 TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117 have?

TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117 has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 52% above the West Virginia average of 23 per department.

Does TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117 provide EMS services?

Yes, TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117 provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117 operate?

TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117 operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117?

TRAP HILL VOLUNTEER FIRE AND RESCUE INCORPORATED 14117 is a Volunteer department serving Raleigh 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.

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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.