County profile
Hancock County, OH 12 departments
344 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Hancock County · #43 of 88 in-state.
Hancock County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (344 personnel across 12 departments) - #43 of 88 in-state; mix 1/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #43 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.78 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Findlay Fire Department
- 8 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hancock County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Township Volunteer Fire Department Van Buren · EMS | other | - |
| Arlington Volunteer Fire Department Arlington · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Blanchard Township Volunteer Fire Department Benton Ridge | volunteer | 26 |
| Delaware Township Fire Department Mount Blanchard · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Findlay Fire Department Findlay | career | 76 |
| Jenera Volunteer Fire Department Jenera | volunteer | 50 |
| Liberty Township Fire Department Findlay · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| McComb Fire Department Mccomb · EMS | other | - |
| Union Township-Mount Cory Volunteer Fire Department Mount Cory | volunteer | 25 |
| Union Township-Rawson Fire Department Rawson · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Vanlue Fire Department Vanlue · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Washington Township Fire Department Arcadia · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (344 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
3.78 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 344 roster).
Largest book: Findlay Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (76 of 344).
Photo-finish peer: Garland County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hancock County? ▼
Hancock County has 344 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 3% below the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Hancock County, OH? ▼
Hancock County, OH has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #43 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hancock County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 12 departments (75%) in Hancock County are volunteer.
Does Hancock County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Hancock 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 Hancock County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.