County profile
Paulding County, OH 8 departments
Volunteer share 75% across 8 HIFLD departments in Paulding County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Paulding County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (75% of 8 departments; 164 personnel), #77 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #77 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Auglaize Township Fire Department
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Paulding County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Antwerp Fire Department Antwerp | volunteer | 21 |
| Auglaize Township Fire Department Defiance · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Crane Township Cecil Fire Department Cecil · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Grover Hill Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Grover Hill · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Oakwood Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Oakwood · EMS | other | - |
| Paulding Fire Department Paulding · EMS | other | - |
| Payne Volunteer Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Payne · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Scott Volunteer Fire Department Scott · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (75% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
3.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 164 roster).
Largest book: Auglaize Township Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (36 of 164).
Photo-finish peer: Adams County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Paulding County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Paulding County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Paulding County, OH? ▼
Paulding County, OH has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #77 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Paulding County? ▼
Paulding County has 164 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 30% below the Ohio average.
Does Paulding County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Paulding 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 Paulding County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.