County profile
Pickaway County, OH 9 departments
Volunteer share 44% across 9 HIFLD departments in Pickaway County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Pickaway County, OH leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 44% of 9; 154 personnel); #80 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #80 of 88 in Ohio
- 5.19 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Williamsport Deercreek Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pickaway County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Circleville Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Circleville · EMS | career | 20 |
| Harrison Township Fire Department Ashville · EMS | career | 10 |
| Pic-a-Fay Joint Fire District New Holland · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Pickaway Township Fire Department Circleville · EMS | other | - |
| Saltcreek-Tarlton Volunteer Fire Department Tarlton · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Saltcreek-Tarlton Volunteer Fire Department Kingston | other | - |
| Scioto Township Fire Department Commercial Point · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Tri-County Joint Fire District Orient | other | - |
| Williamsport Deercreek Township Volunteer Fire Department Williamsport | volunteer | 38 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (44% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
5.19 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 154 roster).
Largest book: Williamsport Deercreek Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (38 of 154).
Photo-finish peer: Hempstead County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Pickaway County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Pickaway County has a mix: 2 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Pickaway County, OH? ▼
Pickaway County, OH has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #80 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Pickaway County? ▼
Pickaway County has 154 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 43% below the Ohio average.
Does Pickaway County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Pickaway 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 Pickaway County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.