County profile
Preble County, OH 11 departments
Volunteer share 91% across 11 HIFLD departments in Preble County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Preble County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (91% of 11 departments; 274 personnel), #54 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #54 of 88 in Ohio
- 4.01 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Lewisburg Fire Department
- 10 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Preble County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Camden-Somers Township Fire and Rescue Camden · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Eaton Fire Division Eaton · EMS | volunteer | 44 |
| Eldorado Village Fire Department Eldorado · EMS | other | - |
| Gasper Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Eaton · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Gratis Volunteer Fire Department Gratis · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Lewisburg Fire Department Lewisburg · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Northwest Fire and Ambulance District New Paris · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Verona Fire Department Verona · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| West Alexandria Fire Department West Alexandria · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| West Elkton Gratis Township Fire Department West Elkton | volunteer | 24 |
| West Manchester Fire Department West Manchester · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (91% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (91% volunteer).
4.01 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 274 roster).
Largest book: Lewisburg Fire Department holds 17% of county personnel (46 of 274).
Photo-finish peer: Butte County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Preble County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 11 departments (91%) in Preble County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Preble County, OH? ▼
Preble County, OH has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #54 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Preble County? ▼
Preble County has 274 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 17% below the Ohio average.
Does Preble County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Preble 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 Preble County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.