County profile
Richland County, OH 13 departments
552 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Richland County · #26 of 88 in-state.
Richland County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (552 personnel across 13 departments) - #26 of 88 in-state; mix 1/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #26 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Mansfield Fire Department
- 12 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Richland County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| 179th Airlift Wing Fire Department Mansfield | other | - |
| Bellville-Jefferson Township Fire Department Bellville · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Cass Blooming Grove and Shiloh Fire Department Shiloh · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Franklin Township Fire Department Shelby · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Madison Township Fire Department Mansfield · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Mansfield Fire Department Mansfield · EMS | career | 106 |
| Mifflin Township Fire Department Mansfield · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Monroe Township - Lucas Fire Department Lucas · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Shelby Fire Department Shelby · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| Springfield Township Fire Department Mansfield · EMS | volunteer | 79 |
| Troy Township Fire Department Lexington · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Washington Township Fire Department Mansfield · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Worthington Township Volunteer Fire Department Butler · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (552 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (85% volunteer).
3.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 552 roster).
Largest book: Mansfield Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (106 of 552).
Photo-finish peer: Chesterfield County, VA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Richland County? ▼
Richland County has 552 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 42, which is 40% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Richland County, OH? ▼
Richland County, OH has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #26 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Richland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 13 departments (85%) in Richland County are volunteer.
Does Richland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Richland 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 Richland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.