County profile
Brown County, OH 10 departments
Volunteer share 90% across 10 HIFLD departments in Brown County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Brown County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (90% of 10 departments; 243 personnel), #62 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #62 of 88 in Ohio
- 4.12 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Mount Orab Fire Department
- 9 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Brown County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Aberdeen Huntington Township Fire Department Aberdeen · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Byrd Township Fire Department Russellville | volunteer | 18 |
| Fayetteville Fire Department Fayetteville · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Georgetown Fire Department Georgetown · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Hamersville Fire / Emergency Medical Services Department Hamersville · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Higginsport Lewis Township Fire Department Higginsport · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Mount Orab Fire Department Mount Orab · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Ripley Fire Department Ripley · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Russellville Fire Department Russellville · EMS | other | - |
| Sardinia Fire Department Sardinia · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (90% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (90% volunteer).
4.12 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 243 roster).
Largest book: Mount Orab Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (39 of 243).
Photo-finish peer: Russell County, VA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Brown County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 10 departments (90%) in Brown County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Brown County, OH? ▼
Brown County, OH has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #62 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Brown County? ▼
Brown County has 243 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 20% below the Ohio average.
Does Brown County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Brown 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 Brown County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.