County profile
Delaware County, OH 14 departments
452 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Delaware County · #33 of 88 in-state.
Delaware County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (452 personnel across 14 departments) - #33 of 88 in-state; mix 4/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #33 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.32 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Orange Township Fire Department
- 13 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Delaware County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Berkshire-Sunbury-Trenton-Galena Fire District Sunbury · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Berlin Township Fire Department Delaware · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Concord Township Fire and Rescue Delaware · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Delaware City Fire Department Delaware · EMS | career | 45 |
| Elm Valley Joint Fire District Ashley | volunteer | 25 |
| Genoa Township Fire Department Galena · EMS | career | 22 |
| Harlem Township Division of Fire Galena · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Liberty Township Fire Department Powell · EMS | career | 45 |
| Orange Township Fire Department Lewis Center · EMS | other | - |
| Orange Township Fire Department Delaware · EMS | career | 66 |
| Porter-Kingston Fire District Sunbury · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Radnor Township Volunteer Fire Department Radnor · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Scioto Township Fire Department Ostrander · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Tri-Township Fire Department Delaware · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (452 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (64% volunteer).
3.32 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 452 roster).
Largest book: Orange Township Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (66 of 452).
Photo-finish peer: Washington County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Delaware County? ▼
Delaware County has 452 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 7% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Delaware County, OH? ▼
Delaware County, OH has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #33 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Delaware County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 14 departments (64%) in Delaware County are volunteer.
Does Delaware County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Delaware 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 Delaware County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.