County profile
Jackson County, OH 8 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 8 HIFLD departments in Jackson County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Jackson County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 8 departments; 170 personnel), #75 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #75 of 88 in Ohio
- 4.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Wellston Fire Department
- 5 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jackson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bloomfield Volunteer Fire Department Jackson · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Coalton Volunteer Fire Department Wellston | volunteer | 14 |
| Hamilton Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Incorporated Oak Hill · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Jackson Fire Department Jackson | volunteer | 24 |
| Liberty Township Fire Department Jackson | volunteer | 15 |
| Madison / Jefferson Volunteer Fire Department Oak Hill · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Scioto Township Volunteer Fire Department Jackson · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Wellston Fire Department Wellston · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 170 roster).
Largest book: Wellston Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (35 of 170).
Photo-finish peer: Geneva County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Jackson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 8 departments (100%) in Jackson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Jackson County, OH? ▼
Jackson County, OH has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #75 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Jackson County? ▼
Jackson County has 170 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 30% below the Ohio average.
Does Jackson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Jackson 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 Jackson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.