County profile
Adams County, OH 11 departments
Volunteer share 73% across 11 HIFLD departments in Adams County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Adams County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (73% of 11 departments; 173 personnel), #72 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #72 of 88 in Ohio
- 5.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Manchester Fire Department
- 7 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Adams County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Dayton Power and Light Rescue Squad Manchester · EMS | other | - |
| Franklin Township Fire Department Peebles · EMS | other | - |
| Green Township Fire Department Stout · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department Blue Creek · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Manchester Fire Department Manchester · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Monroe Township Volunteer Fire Department Manchester | other | - |
| Peebles Fire Department Peebles | volunteer | 24 |
| Scott Township Fire Department Seaman · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department Winchester · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| West Union Volunteer Fire Department West Union | volunteer | 23 |
| Winchester Community Fire District Winchester | volunteer | 15 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (73% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
5.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 173 roster).
Largest book: Manchester Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (35 of 173).
Photo-finish peer: Thomas County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Adams County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 11 departments (73%) in Adams County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Adams County, OH? ▼
Adams County, OH has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #72 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Adams County? ▼
Adams County has 173 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 47% below the Ohio average.
Does Adams County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Adams County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Adams County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.