County profile
Allen County, OH 16 departments
540 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Allen County · #27 of 88 in-state.
Allen County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (540 personnel across 16 departments) - #27 of 88 in-state; mix 4/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #27 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 14 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Allen County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (540 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (56% volunteer).
3.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 540 roster).
Largest book: Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (90 of 540).
Photo-finish peer: Yolo County, CA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Allen County? ▼
Allen County has 540 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 34, which is 13% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Allen County, OH? ▼
Allen County, OH has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #27 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Allen County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 16 departments (56%) in Allen County are volunteer.
Does Allen County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Allen 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 Allen County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.