County profile
Jefferson County, OH 27 departments
695 HIFLD personnel across 27 departments in Jefferson County · #18 of 88 in-state.
Jefferson County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (695 personnel across 27 departments) - #18 of 88 in-state; mix 1/23/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #18 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in Irondale Fire Department
- 17 of 27 depts provide EMS
- 27 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (695 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 23 volunteer, 0 combination (85% volunteer).
3.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (27 stations / 695 roster).
Largest book: Irondale Fire Department holds 11% of county personnel (76 of 695).
Photo-finish peer: Harrison County, MS (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 695 total fire department personnel across 27 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 13% below the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, OH? ▼
Jefferson County, OH has 27 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 23 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 23 of 27 departments (85%) in Jefferson County are volunteer.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Jefferson County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.