County profile
Holmes County, OH 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Holmes County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Holmes County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 222 personnel), #55 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #55 of 88 in Ohio
- 2.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 40% of roster in Western Holmes Fire District - Lakeville Station
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Holmes County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| East Holmes Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Millersburg · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Glenmont Volunteer Fire Department Glenmont | volunteer | 20 |
| Killbuck Township Fire Department Killbuck · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Paint Township Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Winesburg · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Prairie Township Volunteer Fire Department Holmesville · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Western Holmes Fire District - Lakeville Station Lakeville · EMS | volunteer | 89 |
| Western Holmes Fire District - Nashville Station Nashville · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
2.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 222 roster).
Largest book: Western Holmes Fire District - Lakeville Station holds 40% of county personnel (89 of 222).
Photo-finish peer: Woodford County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Holmes County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Holmes County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Holmes County, OH? ▼
Holmes County, OH has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #55 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Holmes County? ▼
Holmes County has 222 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 7% above the Ohio average.
Does Holmes County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Holmes 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 Holmes County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.