County profile
Medina County, OH 20 departments
633 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Medina County · #19 of 88 in-state.
Medina County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (633 personnel across 20 departments) - #19 of 88 in-state; mix 1/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #19 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.79 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Westfield Fire Department
- 17 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Medina County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Division of Fire Brunswick · EMS | career | 32 |
| Brunswick Hills Township Fire and Rescue Brunswick · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Chatham Township Fire Department Spencer · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Erhart Volunteer Fire and Rescue Medina · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Granger Township Fire and Rescue Medina · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Hinckley Fire Department Hinckley · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Lafayette Township Fire and Rescue Medina · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Lafayette Township Fire and Rescue Chippewa Lake · EMS | other | - |
| Litchfield Fire Department Litchfield · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Lodi Fire Department Lodi | volunteer | 24 |
| Medina City Fire Department Medina | volunteer | 43 |
| Medina Fire Department Medina | other | - |
| Medina Township Fire Department Medina · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Seville/Guilford Township Fire and Rescue Department Seville · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Sharon Township Fire Department Wadsworth · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Spencer Community Fire District Spencer · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Valley City-Liverpool Township Fire and Rescue Valley City · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| Wadsworth Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Wadsworth · EMS | other | - |
| Wadsworth Fire Department Wadsworth · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Westfield Fire Department Westfield Center · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (633 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.79 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 633 roster).
Largest book: Westfield Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (55 of 633).
Photo-finish peer: Bell County, TX (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Medina County? ▼
Medina County has 633 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 7% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Medina County, OH? ▼
Medina County, OH has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Medina County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 20 departments (80%) in Medina County are volunteer.
Does Medina County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Medina County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Medina County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.