County profile
Marion County, OH 10 departments
324 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Marion County · #47 of 88 in-state.
Marion County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (324 personnel across 10 departments) - #47 of 88 in-state; mix 2/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #47 of 88 in Ohio
- 4.01 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Marion City Fire Department
- 7 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Marion County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Battle Run Fire Department Prospect · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| First Consolidated Fire District Caledonia · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Green Camp Township Fire Department Green Camp | volunteer | 22 |
| Marion City Fire Department Marion · EMS | career | 65 |
| Marion Township Fire Department Marion · EMS | career | 34 |
| Morral-Salt Rock Township Fire Department Morral | volunteer | 31 |
| New Vision Fire and Rescue Marion · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Pleasant Township Fire Department Marion | volunteer | 25 |
| Scioto Valley Fire District La Rue · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Waldo Firefighters Association Waldo · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (324 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
4.01 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 324 roster).
Largest book: Marion City Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (65 of 324).
Photo-finish peer: La Crosse County, WI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Marion County? ▼
Marion County has 324 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 7% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Marion County, OH? ▼
Marion County, OH has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #47 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Marion County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 10 departments (80%) in Marion County are volunteer.
Does Marion County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Marion 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 Marion County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.