County profile
Pike County, OH 10 departments
Volunteer share 70% across 10 HIFLD departments in Pike County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Pike County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (70% of 10 departments; 131 personnel), #83 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #83 of 88 in Ohio
- 5.34 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Waverly Fire Department
- 5 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pike County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beaver Volunteer Fire Department Beaver | volunteer | 14 |
| Benton Township Volunteer Fire Department Waverly · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Camp Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department Lucasville | other | - |
| Elm Grove Volunteer Fire Department Squad 5 Piketon · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Jackson Township Fire Department Beaver · EMS | other | - |
| Pebble Township Volunteer Fire Department Waverly · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Piketon Seal Township Fire Department Piketon | volunteer | 16 |
| Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department Beaver | volunteer | 15 |
| United States Enrichment Corporation Piketon | other | - |
| Waverly Fire Department Waverly · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (70% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
5.34 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 131 roster).
Largest book: Waverly Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (29 of 131).
Photo-finish peer: Choctaw County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Pike County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 10 departments (70%) in Pike County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Pike County, OH? ▼
Pike County, OH has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #83 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Pike County? ▼
Pike County has 131 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 57% below the Ohio average.
Does Pike County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Pike 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 Pike County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.