Volunteer EMS Provider

West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad

West Point, VA · King William County

West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad is a Volunteer department serving West Point, VA (King William County), with 1 station and 52 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

52
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+58%
above VA avg personnel
(33/dept)
75th
percentile by size
of 465 VA depts
52
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
West Point, VA
FDID
10103

Staffing vs the Virginia average

How West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad's personnel count compares to the typical department in Virginia. It is larger than 75% of the 465 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 58% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
86
VA departments
766

What This Data Tells You About West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad

West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad operates as a Volunteer department in West Point, within King William County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 52 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. West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad runs 58% 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 West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad have?

West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad has 52 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 58% above the Virginia average of 33 per department.

Does West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad provide EMS services?

Yes, West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad operate?

West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad?

West Point Volunteer Fire Department / West Point Volunteer Rescue Squad is a Volunteer department serving King William County, VA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.

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.