County profile
Mercer County, OH 9 departments
Volunteer share 78% across 9 HIFLD departments in Mercer County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Mercer County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (78% of 9 departments; 197 personnel), #68 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #68 of 88 in Ohio
- 4.06 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Saint Henry Volunteer Fire Department
- 7 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mercer County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Celina Fire Department Celina · EMS | career | 26 |
| Chattanooga Fire Department Rockford · EMS | other | - |
| Chickasaw Fire Department Celina · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Coldwater Fire Department Coldwater · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Franklin Township Fire Department Celina · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Mendon-Union Fire Department Incorporated Mendon · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Rockford Community Fire Department Rockford · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Saint Henry Volunteer Fire Department Saint Henry | volunteer | 28 |
| Southwest Mercer Fire District Fort Recovery | volunteer | 27 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (78% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
4.06 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 197 roster).
Largest book: Saint Henry Volunteer Fire Department holds 14% of county personnel (28 of 197).
Photo-finish peer: Perry County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Mercer County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Mercer County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Mercer County, OH? ▼
Mercer County, OH has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #68 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Mercer County? ▼
Mercer County has 197 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 27% below the Ohio average.
Does Mercer County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Mercer County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Mercer County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.