County profile
Lucas County, OH 17 departments
1,195 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Lucas County · #7 of 88 in-state.
Lucas County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,195 personnel across 17 departments) - #7 of 88 in-state; mix 5/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 43% of roster in Toledo Fire and Rescue Department
- 9 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lucas County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,195 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (59% volunteer).
3.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (39 stations / 1,195 roster).
Largest book: Toledo Fire and Rescue Department holds 43% of county personnel (508 of 1,195).
Photo-finish peer: Ontario County, NY (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lucas County? ▼
Lucas County has 1,195 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 70, which is 133% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Lucas County, OH? ▼
Lucas County, OH has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lucas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 17 departments (59%) in Lucas County are volunteer.
Does Lucas County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Lucas 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 Lucas County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.