County profile
Hardin County, OH 9 departments
Volunteer share 89% across 9 HIFLD departments in Hardin County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Hardin County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (89% of 9 departments; 180 personnel), #70 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #70 of 88 in Ohio
- 5.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Southeast Hardin - Northwest Union Joint Fire District
- 2 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hardin County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ada-Liberty Township Fire Department Ada | volunteer | 15 |
| Alger Community Fire Association Alger | volunteer | 12 |
| Forest Fire Department Forest | volunteer | 25 |
| Kenton Fire Department Kenton · EMS | career | 13 |
| McGuffey Volunteer Fire Company Mcguffey | volunteer | 18 |
| Northern Hardin County Fire District Dunkirk | volunteer | 26 |
| Ridgeway Volunteer Fire Department Ridgeway | volunteer | 17 |
| Roundhead Volunteer Fire Department Roundhead | volunteer | 23 |
| Southeast Hardin - Northwest Union Joint Fire District Mount Victory · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (89% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (89% volunteer).
5.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 180 roster).
Largest book: Southeast Hardin - Northwest Union Joint Fire District holds 17% of county personnel (31 of 180).
Photo-finish peer: Columbia County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Hardin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Hardin County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Hardin County, OH? ▼
Hardin County, OH has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #70 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Hardin County? ▼
Hardin County has 180 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 33% below the Ohio average.
Does Hardin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Hardin County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Hardin County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.