County profile
Butler County, OH 23 departments
1,106 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Butler County · #8 of 88 in-state.
Butler County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,106 personnel across 23 departments) - #8 of 88 in-state; mix 3/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.89 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in West Chester Township Fire Department
- 18 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Butler County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,106 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
3.89 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (43 stations / 1,106 roster).
Largest book: West Chester Township Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (145 of 1,106).
Photo-finish peer: Lehigh County, PA (-2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Butler County? ▼
Butler County has 1,106 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 48, which is 60% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Butler County, OH? ▼
Butler County, OH has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Butler County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 23 departments (70%) in Butler County are volunteer.
Does Butler County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 24 departments in Butler 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 Butler County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.