County profile
Highland County, OH 7 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 7 HIFLD departments in Highland County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Highland County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 7 departments; 176 personnel), #71 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #71 of 88 in Ohio
- 5.68 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Lynchburg Area Joint Fire and Ambulance District
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Highland County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brushcreek Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Sinking Spring · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Greenfield Fire Department Greenfield · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Highland County North Joint Fire and Ambulance District Leesburg · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Hillsboro Fire and Rescue Hillsboro · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Lynchburg Area Joint Fire and Ambulance District Lynchburg · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Department Hillsboro | volunteer | 20 |
| Mowrystown Fire and Emergency Medical Services Station Mowrystown · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
5.68 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 176 roster).
Largest book: Lynchburg Area Joint Fire and Ambulance District holds 20% of county personnel (35 of 176).
Photo-finish peer: Arkansas County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Highland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 7 departments (100%) in Highland County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Highland County, OH? ▼
Highland County, OH has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #71 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Highland County? ▼
Highland County has 176 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 17% below the Ohio average.
Does Highland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Highland 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 Highland County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.