County profile
Auglaize County, OH 11 departments
299 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Auglaize County · #49 of 88 in-state.
Auglaize County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (299 personnel across 11 departments) - #49 of 88 in-state; mix 2/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #49 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.68 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Cridersville Fire Department
- 6 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Auglaize County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Buckland Volunteer Fire Department Buckland | volunteer | 25 |
| City of Saint Marys Fire Department Saint Marys · EMS | career | 21 |
| Cridersville Fire Department Cridersville · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Minster-Jackson Township Fire Department Minster | other | - |
| New Bremen Fire Department New Bremen | volunteer | 30 |
| New Knoxville-Washington Township Fire Department New Knoxville | volunteer | 24 |
| Saint Johns Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Incorporated Wapakoneta · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Saint Marys Township Fire Department Saint Marys | volunteer | 30 |
| Uniopolis Volunteer Fire Department Wapakoneta · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Wapakoneta Fire and Emergency Medical Services Wapakoneta · EMS | career | 28 |
| Wayne Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Waynesfield · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (299 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
3.68 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 299 roster).
Largest book: Cridersville Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (51 of 299).
Photo-finish peer: Independence County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Auglaize County? ▼
Auglaize County has 299 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 10% below the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Auglaize County, OH? ▼
Auglaize County, OH has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #49 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Auglaize County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 11 departments (73%) in Auglaize County are volunteer.
Does Auglaize County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Auglaize 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 Auglaize County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.