County profile
Erie County, OH 12 departments
362 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Erie County · #41 of 88 in-state.
Erie County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (362 personnel across 12 departments) - #41 of 88 in-state; mix 1/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #41 of 88 in Ohio
- 4.97 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Sandusky Fire Department
- 7 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Erie County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bay View Fire Department Sandusky · EMS | volunteer | 10 |
| Berlin Township Fire Department Berlin Heights · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Florence Township Fire Department Wakeman | volunteer | 40 |
| Groton Township Fire Department Castalia · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Huron Division of Fire Huron · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Kelleys Island Fire Department Kelleys Island | volunteer | 16 |
| Margaretta Township Fire Department Castalia · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Milan Township Fire Department Milan | volunteer | 33 |
| Perkins Township Fire Department Sandusky · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Sandusky Fire Department Sandusky · EMS | career | 59 |
| Vermilion Fire Department Vermilion | volunteer | 35 |
| Vermilion Township Fire Department Vermilion | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (362 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
4.97 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 362 roster).
Largest book: Sandusky Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (59 of 362).
Photo-finish peer: St Johns County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Erie County? ▼
Erie County has 362 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 0% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Erie County, OH? ▼
Erie County, OH has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #41 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Erie County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 12 departments (83%) in Erie County are volunteer.
Does Erie County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Erie 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 Erie County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.