County profile
Muskingum County, OH 16 departments
526 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Muskingum County · #28 of 88 in-state.
Muskingum County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (526 personnel across 16 departments) - #28 of 88 in-state; mix 1/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #28 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.42 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Dresden Volunteer Fire Department
- 12 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Muskingum County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (526 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
3.42 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 526 roster).
Largest book: Dresden Volunteer Fire Department holds 10% of county personnel (50 of 526).
Photo-finish peer: Windham County, VT (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Muskingum County? ▼
Muskingum County has 526 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 10% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Muskingum County, OH? ▼
Muskingum County, OH has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #28 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Muskingum County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 16 departments (88%) in Muskingum County are volunteer.
Does Muskingum County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Muskingum 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 Muskingum County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.