Jefferson County, WV is the eastern-most county of the panhandle of West Virginia. It includes approximately 210 square miles and an estimated population of 57,701 according to the U.S. Census Bureau. The county has a total area of 212 square miles (550 km2), of which 210 square miles (540 km2) is land and 2 square miles (5.2 km2) (1.0%) is water. It is the only West Virginia county where the Blue Ridge Mountains and Shenandoah River that John Denver sang about in the song "Take Me Home, Country Roads" can be found. The lowest point in the state of West Virginia is located on the Potomac River (just east of Harpers Ferry) in Jefferson County, where it flows out of West Virginia and into Maryland.
Mission Statement
The mission statement of the Jefferson County Emergency Services Agency (JCESA) saves lives and preserves property by partnering with the volunteer fire organizations to provide exceptional emergency medical services, fire suppression, and community engagement.
