Amherst, VA

County incident profile · 2021–2025

5,475
5-Year Incidents
3
Departments
31,300
Population
35
Incidents / 1K / Yr
Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2021–2025). 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 (2021–2025)

EMS / Rescue
1,973 (36%)
Good Intent
1,398 (25.5%)
Fire
896 (16.4%)
False Alarms
388 (7.1%)
Service Calls
255 (4.7%)

5-Year Trends

Total Incidents

By Incident Type

Key Metrics

1,095
Avg Incidents / Year
36%
EMS Share
16.4%
Fire Share
7.1%
False Alarm Rate
-2.2%
5-Year Trend
3
Departments

Departments

Showing 3 of 3
Department 5-Year Incidents Fire % EMS % False Alarm % Trend
Monelison Vol Fire Dept 3,165 15.5% 42.1% 7.9% -0.5%
Amherst Fire Dept 1,845 16.3% 30% 7.2% +22.9%
Pedlar Vol Fire Dept 465 22.8% 18.7% 1.1% -71.5%
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