County profile
Ottawa County, OH 15 departments
409 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Ottawa County · #36 of 88 in-state.
Ottawa County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (409 personnel across 15 departments) - #36 of 88 in-state; mix 0/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #36 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.42 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Allen-Clay Joint Fire District
- 14 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ottawa County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (409 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.42 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 409 roster).
Largest book: Allen-Clay Joint Fire District holds 22% of county personnel (92 of 409).
Photo-finish peer: Marshall County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ottawa County? ▼
Ottawa County has 409 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 10% below the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Ottawa County, OH? ▼
Ottawa County, OH has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #36 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ottawa County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 15 departments (67%) in Ottawa County are volunteer.
Does Ottawa County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Ottawa 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 Ottawa County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.