County profile
Harrison County, OH 12 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 12 HIFLD departments in Harrison County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Harrison County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 12 departments; 266 personnel), #56 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #56 of 88 in Ohio
- 4.14 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Hopedale Fire Department
- 11 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Harrison County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bowerston Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Bowerston · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Cadiz Volunteer Fire Department Cadiz · EMS | other | - |
| Deersville Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Deersville · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Freeport Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Freeport · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Harrisville Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Harrisville · EMS | other | - |
| Hopedale Fire Department Hopedale · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Jewett Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Jewett · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Moorefield Township Fire Department Piedmont · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| New Athens Volunteer Fire and Emergency Department New Athens · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Scio Volunteer Fire Department Scio · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Tappan Lake Volunteer Fire Department Scio | volunteer | 20 |
| Washington Township Volunteer Fire and First Responders Tippecanoe · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
4.14 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 266 roster).
Largest book: Hopedale Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (35 of 266).
Photo-finish peer: Marshall County, KS (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Harrison County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 12 departments (83%) in Harrison County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Harrison County, OH? ▼
Harrison County, OH has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #56 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Harrison County? ▼
Harrison County has 266 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 27% below the Ohio average.
Does Harrison County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Harrison 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 Harrison County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.