County profile
Ashland County, OH 11 departments
285 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Ashland County · #52 of 88 in-state.
Ashland County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (285 personnel across 11 departments) - #52 of 88 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #52 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.51 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Loudonville Fire Department
- 10 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ashland County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Ashland Division of Fire Ashland · EMS | career | 38 |
| Green-Perrysville Fire Department Perrysville · EMS | other | - |
| Hayesville Vermillion Fire Department Hayesville · EMS | other | - |
| Jeromesville Volunteer Fire Department Jeromesville · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Loudonville Fire Department Loudonville · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Mifflin Volunteer Fire Department Ashland · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Orange Township Volunteer Fire Department - Nankin Nankin · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Polk-Jackson-Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department Polk · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Ruggles-Troy Township Volunteer Fire Department Nova | volunteer | 20 |
| Savannah Volunteer Fire Company Ashland · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Sullivan Volunteer Fire Department Sullivan · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (285 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
3.51 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 285 roster).
Largest book: Loudonville Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (55 of 285).
Photo-finish peer: Indian River County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ashland County? ▼
Ashland County has 285 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 13% below the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Ashland County, OH? ▼
Ashland County, OH has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #52 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ashland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 11 departments (73%) in Ashland County are volunteer.
Does Ashland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Ashland 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 Ashland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.