County profile
Belmont County, OH 24 departments
791 HIFLD personnel across 24 departments in Belmont County · #12 of 88 in-state.
Belmont County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (791 personnel across 24 departments) - #12 of 88 in-state; mix 2/20/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #12 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.54 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Martins Ferry
- 22 of 24 depts provide EMS
- 24 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Belmont County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (791 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 20 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
3.54 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (28 stations / 791 roster).
Largest book: Martins Ferry holds 14% of county personnel (111 of 791).
Photo-finish peer: Fulton County, GA (+4 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Belmont County? ▼
Belmont County has 791 total fire department personnel across 24 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 10% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Belmont County, OH? ▼
Belmont County, OH has 24 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 20 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Belmont County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 20 of 24 departments (83%) in Belmont County are volunteer.
Does Belmont County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 23 departments in Belmont 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 Belmont County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.