Amherst, VA

County incident profile · 2020–2024

5,371
5-Year Incidents
3
Departments
31,300
Population
34.3
Incidents / 1K / Yr
Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2020-2024). NFIRS is voluntarily reported and may not include all departments or incidents. Some departments have missing years or incomplete records. Totals shown reflect data as submitted and may not represent complete activity.

Incident Composition (2020–2024)

EMS / Rescue
2,049 (38.1%)
Good Intent
1,317 (24.5%)
Fire
866 (16.1%)
False Alarms
385 (7.2%)
Service Calls
247 (4.6%)

Summary

1,074
Avg Incidents / Year
38.1%
EMS Share
16.1%
Fire Share
7.2%
False Alarm Rate
+2.6%
5-Year Trend
3
Departments
Showing 3 of 3
Department 5-Year Incidents Fire % EMS % False Alarm % Trend
Monelison Vol Fire Dept 3,070 14.8% 45% 8.1% +4.4%
Amherst Fire Dept 1,780 16.7% 32.4% 7.3% -0.3%
Pedlar Vol Fire Dept 521 21.9% 17.3% 1.3% +3.2%
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