County profile
Lawrence County, OH 16 departments
323 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Lawrence County · #39 of 88 in-state.
Lawrence County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (323 personnel across 16 departments) - #39 of 88 in-state; mix 1/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #39 of 88 in Ohio
- 6.19 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in South Point Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lawrence County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (323 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
6.19 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 323 roster).
Largest book: South Point Volunteer Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (43 of 323).
Photo-finish peer: Vermilion County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lawrence County? ▼
Lawrence County has 323 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 33% below the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Lawrence County, OH? ▼
Lawrence County, OH has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #39 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lawrence County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 16 departments (75%) in Lawrence County are volunteer.
Does Lawrence County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.