For information, call the Department of Public Safety, 966-9680. The Providence Forge rescue squad has 75 volunteers, including 41 emergency medical technicians. A sheriff and 19 deputies serve the county. There are three volunteer fire stations, one in Quinton, one in Providence Forge and another in Barhamsville. Charles E. Loving is the director of public works and heads this department.
Water service is available in some subdivisions of the county.
Water and sewer services are available in some areas of the county. Virginia Natural Gas provides gas services for the county. Drain fields and septic tanks are used. Monday - Friday in the old courthouse next to the county administration building, state Route 249. Registrar is Gwendolyn V. Ellyson.