County profile
Licking County, OH 20 departments
722 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Licking County · #16 of 88 in-state.
Licking County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (722 personnel across 20 departments) - #16 of 88 in-state; mix 3/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #16 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.46 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in City of Newark Division of Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- 18 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Licking County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (722 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (65% volunteer).
3.46 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 722 roster).
Largest book: City of Newark Division of Fire and Emergency Medical Services holds 13% of county personnel (94 of 722).
Photo-finish peer: Northumberland County, PA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Licking County? ▼
Licking County has 722 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 20% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Licking County, OH? ▼
Licking County, OH has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Licking County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 20 departments (65%) in Licking County are volunteer.
Does Licking County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 21 departments in Licking 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 Licking County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.