County profile
Geauga County, OH 15 departments
522 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Geauga County · #30 of 88 in-state.
Geauga County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (522 personnel across 15 departments) - #30 of 88 in-state; mix 1/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #30 of 88 in Ohio
- 2.49 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Auburn Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated
- 14 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Geauga County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (522 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
2.49 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 522 roster).
Largest book: Auburn Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated holds 17% of county personnel (89 of 522).
Photo-finish peer: Warren County, KY (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Geauga County? ▼
Geauga County has 522 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 17% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Geauga County, OH? ▼
Geauga County, OH has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #30 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Geauga County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 15 departments (73%) in Geauga County are volunteer.
Does Geauga County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Geauga 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 Geauga County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.