County profile
Hamilton County, OH 47 departments
1,930 HIFLD personnel across 47 departments in Hamilton County · #3 of 88 in-state.
Hamilton County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,930 personnel across 47 departments) - #3 of 88 in-state; mix 10/28/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.73 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Colerain Township Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- 44 of 47 depts provide EMS
- 47 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hamilton County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,930 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 10 career, 28 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
3.73 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (72 stations / 1,930 roster).
Largest book: Colerain Township Department of Fire and Emergency Medical Services holds 9% of county personnel (176 of 1,930).
Photo-finish peer: Worcester County, MA (+2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hamilton County? ▼
Hamilton County has 1,930 total fire department personnel across 47 departments. The average per department is 41, which is 37% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Hamilton County, OH? ▼
Hamilton County, OH has 47 fire departments with available federal data. 10 career, 28 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hamilton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 28 of 47 departments (60%) in Hamilton County are volunteer.
Does Hamilton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 51 departments in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.