County profile
Defiance County, OH 13 departments
418 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Defiance County · #35 of 88 in-state.
Defiance County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (418 personnel across 13 departments) - #35 of 88 in-state; mix 1/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #35 of 88 in Ohio
- 2.39 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in General Motors Powertrain Fire Brigade
- 10 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Defiance County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Defiance Fire and Rescue Department Defiance · EMS | career | 33 |
| Delaware Township Fire Department Defiance · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Farmer Fire Department Bryan · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| General Motors Powertrain Fire Brigade Defiance | volunteer | 130 |
| Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department Hicksville | volunteer | 30 |
| Hicksville Volunteer Fire Department - Rescue Squad Hicksville · EMS | other | - |
| Highland Township Volunteer Fire Department Defiance · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Jewell Fire Department Defiance · EMS | other | - |
| Noble Township Fire Department Defiance · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| South Richland Township Fire Department Defiance · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Tiffin Township Fire Department Defiance | volunteer | 35 |
| Village of Sherwood Volunteer Fire Department Sherwood · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Washington Township Fire Department Ney · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (418 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
2.39 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 418 roster).
Largest book: General Motors Powertrain Fire Brigade holds 31% of county personnel (130 of 418).
Photo-finish peer: Tangipahoa County, LA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Defiance County? ▼
Defiance County has 418 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 7% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Defiance County, OH? ▼
Defiance County, OH has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Defiance County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 13 departments (69%) in Defiance County are volunteer.
Does Defiance County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Defiance 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 Defiance County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.