County profile
Franklin County, OH 25 departments
2,883 HIFLD personnel across 25 departments in Franklin County · #2 of 88 in-state.
Franklin County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,883 personnel across 25 departments) - #2 of 88 in-state; mix 15/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 88 in Ohio
- 2.46 stations per 100 personnel
- 58% of roster in Columbus Division of Fire
- 25 of 25 depts provide EMS
- 25 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Franklin County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,883 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 15 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (24% volunteer).
2.46 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (71 stations / 2,883 roster).
Largest book: Columbus Division of Fire holds 58% of county personnel (1,675 of 2,883).
Photo-finish peer: Berks County, PA (-26 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Franklin County? ▼
Franklin County has 2,883 total fire department personnel across 25 departments. The average per department is 115, which is 283% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Franklin County, OH? ▼
Franklin County, OH has 25 fire departments with available federal data. 15 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Franklin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 15 of 25 departments (60%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Franklin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 30 departments in Franklin 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 Franklin County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.