Needs Assessment

The Fire Service Needs Assessment is an annual survey conducted by the Virginia Department of Fire Programs.  Fire departments complete a survey questionnaire designed to identify the needs of Virginia’s Fire Service.  Results are then compiled and published in a comprehensive report available each year in January in time for the General Assembly.

2011 Needs Assessment

The 2011 Needs Assessment Report is now available. Thank you to all the fire departments in Virginia for their outstanding efforts in responding to the survey. The assessment could not have been successful without their valuable support and contribution.

Needs Assessment Volume Additional Information
Virginia Fire Service Needs Assessment Volume VIII - January 2012
2011 Needs Assessment Cover		 As of 11/15/2011, the overall survey response with the 2011 Needs Assessment is 93%.
(327 Completed Surveys / Representing 593 / 639 Total Fire Departments)

2010 Needs Assessment

Needs Assessment Volume Additional Information
Virginia Fire Service Needs Assessment Volume VII - January 2011
2010 Needs Assessment Cover

As of 11/30/2010, the overall survey response with the 2010 Needs Assessment is 89%.
(477 Completed Surveys / Representing 567 / 637 Total Fire Departments)

2009 Needs Assessment

Needs Assessment Volume Additional Information
Virginia Fire Service Needs Assessment Volume VI - January, 2010
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As of 11/23/2009, the final overall survey response with the 2009 Needs Assessment is 86%.
(469 Completed Surveys / Representing 543 / 635 Total Fire Departments)

2008 Needs Assessment

Needs Assessment Volume Additional Information
Virginia Fire Service Needs Assessment Volume V - January 2009
2008 Needs Assessment		 2008 Final Overall Survey Response 92%

The following Needs Assessment Reports are still available:

  • Last Updated: Tuesday, January 3, 2012