County profile
Guernsey County, OH 12 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 12 HIFLD departments in Guernsey County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Guernsey County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 12 departments; 243 personnel), #63 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #63 of 88 in Ohio
- 4.12 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad
- 11 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Guernsey County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Antrim Community Volunteer Fire Department Freeport · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Byesville Volunteer Fire Department Byesville · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Cambridge Fire Department Cambridge · EMS | career | 20 |
| Cassell Station Volunteer Fire Department Cambridge · EMS | other | - |
| Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad Cumberland · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Fairview Volunteer Fire Department Quaker City | volunteer | 25 |
| Liberty Community Volunteer Fire Department Kimbolton · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Lore City Fire Department Lore City · EMS | other | - |
| Old Washington Volunteer Fire Department Old Washington · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Pleasant City Volunteer Fire Department Pleasant City · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Quaker City Fire Department Quaker City · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Senecaville Fire Department Senecaville · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.12 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 243 roster).
Largest book: Cumberland Volunteer Fire Department and Emergency Squad holds 15% of county personnel (37 of 243).
Photo-finish peer: Russell County, VA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Guernsey County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 12 departments (75%) in Guernsey County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Guernsey County, OH? ▼
Guernsey County, OH has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #63 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Guernsey County? ▼
Guernsey County has 243 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 33% below the Ohio average.
Does Guernsey County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Guernsey County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Guernsey County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.