County profile
Ohio County, KY 9 departments
100 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Ohio County · #70 of 120 in-state.
Ohio County, KY reports a light HIFLD roster (100 personnel, 9 departments); #70 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #70 of 120 in Kentucky
- 6.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Rosine Fire Department
- 6 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ohio County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Dam Fire Department Beaver Dam | other | - |
| Centertown Fire Department Centertown · EMS | other | - |
| City of Hartford Fire Department Hartford | volunteer | 17 |
| Cromwell Fire Department Cromwell · EMS | other | - |
| Dundee Fire Department Dundee · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Fordsville Fire Department Fordsville | volunteer | 19 |
| McHenry Fire Department Mc Henry · EMS | other | - |
| Rockport Fire Department Rockport · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Rosine Fire Department Rosine · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (100 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (56% volunteer).
6.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 100 roster).
Largest book: Rosine Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (30 of 100).
Photo-finish peer: Benewah County, ID (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ohio County? ▼
Ohio County has 100 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 48% below the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Ohio County, KY? ▼
Ohio County, KY has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #70 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ohio County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 9 departments (56%) in Ohio County are volunteer.
Does Ohio County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Ohio County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Ohio County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.