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Botetourt County has a unique and highly complex emergency services delivery system. A combination of highly trained career and volunteer personnel provide for the citizens and visitors of Botetourt County around the clock. These individuals spend thousands of man hours each year training, preparing, and responding to incidents.
Our system provides emergency preparedness and response for over 32,000 citizens over a 548 square mile area.
Botetourt County maintains centralized offices for coordination of fire, rescue, and emergency medical services operations. Our staff works with local volunteer fire and rescue leadership, along with regional and state officials to ensure coordinated efforts for emergency and disaster preparedness.
The Mission: The combined agencies of Botetourt County Emergency Services will provide prompt and professional services to our community in order to protect citizens, property, and the environment.