County profile
Montgomery County, OH 28 departments
1,413 HIFLD personnel across 28 departments in Montgomery County · #4 of 88 in-state.
Montgomery County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,413 personnel across 28 departments) - #4 of 88 in-state; mix 6/16/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Washington Township Fire Department
- 25 of 28 depts provide EMS
- 28 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Montgomery County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Box 21 Rescue Squad Dayton · EMS | other | - |
| Brookville Fire Department Brookville · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Butler Township Fire Department Dayton · EMS | volunteer | 67 |
| Butler Township Fire Department Vandalia · EMS | other | - |
| City of Oakwood Public Safety Department Dayton · EMS | career | 37 |
| Clayton Fire Department Englewood · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Clayton Fire Department Clayton | other | - |
| Dayton International Airport Fire Department Vandalia | other | - |
| Englewood Fire Department Englewood · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Farmersville Fire Department Farmersville · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Germantown Fire Department Germantown · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Harrison Township Fire Department Dayton | career | 62 |
| Huber Heights Fire Department Huber Heights · EMS | career | 56 |
| Jefferson Township Fire Department Dayton · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Kettering Fire Department Kettering · EMS | volunteer | 176 |
| Miami Township Division of Fire and Emergency Medical Services Miamisburg · EMS | volunteer | 84 |
| Miami Township Fire Department Dayton · EMS | other | - |
| Miamisburg Fire Department Miamisburg · EMS | career | 33 |
| Moraine Fire Department Dayton · EMS | career | 52 |
| New Lebanon Fire Department New Lebanon · EMS | volunteer | 64 |
| Phillipsburg Fire Department Phillipsburg · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Riverside Fire Department Dayton · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Trotwood Fire Department Dayton · EMS | volunteer | 110 |
| Union Fire Department Union · EMS | career | 45 |
| Vandalia Fire Department Vandalia · EMS | volunteer | 72 |
| Vandalia Fire Division Vandalia · EMS | other | - |
| Washington Township Fire Department Dayton · EMS | volunteer | 208 |
| West Carrollton Fire Department Dayton · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,413 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 6 career, 16 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
3.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (54 stations / 1,413 roster).
Largest book: Washington Township Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (208 of 1,413).
Photo-finish peer: Ulster County, NY (+8 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Montgomery County? ▼
Montgomery County has 1,413 total fire department personnel across 28 departments. The average per department is 50, which is 67% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Montgomery County, OH? ▼
Montgomery County, OH has 28 fire departments with available federal data. 6 career, 16 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Montgomery County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 16 of 28 departments (57%) in Montgomery County are volunteer.
Does Montgomery County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 36 departments in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.