County profile
Fairfield County, OH 16 departments
524 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Fairfield County · #29 of 88 in-state.
Fairfield County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (524 personnel across 16 departments) - #29 of 88 in-state; mix 2/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #29 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Lancaster Fire Department
- 16 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Fairfield County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda Township Fire Department Amanda · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Basil Joint Fire District Baltimore · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Berne Township Fire Department Sugar Grove · EMS | other | - |
| Bloom Township Fire Department Lithopolis · EMS | career | 21 |
| Bremen-Rushcreek Fire Department Bremen · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Clearcreek Township Fire Department Stoutsville · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Greenfield Township Fire Department Carroll · EMS | volunteer | 57 |
| Lancaster Fire Department Lancaster · EMS | career | 94 |
| Mid-Ohio Ambulance Service Incorporated Lancaster · EMS | other | - |
| Millersport Fire Department Thornville · EMS | other | - |
| Millersport Fire Department Millersport · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Pleasant Township Fire Department Lancaster · EMS | volunteer | 58 |
| Richland Township Fire Department Rushville · EMS | other | - |
| Thurston-Walnut Township Fire Department Thurston · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Violet Township Fire Department Reynoldsburg · EMS | other | - |
| Violet Township Fire Department Pickerington · EMS | volunteer | 83 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (524 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (56% volunteer).
3.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 524 roster).
Largest book: Lancaster Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (94 of 524).
Photo-finish peer: Ramsey County, MN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Fairfield County? ▼
Fairfield County has 524 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 10% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Fairfield County, OH? ▼
Fairfield County, OH has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #29 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Fairfield County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 16 departments (56%) in Fairfield County are volunteer.
Does Fairfield County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Fairfield 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 Fairfield County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.