County profile
Ross County, OH 18 departments
481 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Ross County · #32 of 88 in-state.
Ross County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (481 personnel across 18 departments) - #32 of 88 in-state; mix 1/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #32 of 88 in Ohio
- 4.16 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Union Township Fire Department
- 16 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ross County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (481 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.16 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 481 roster).
Largest book: Union Township Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (75 of 481).
Photo-finish peer: Sullivan County, TN (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ross County? ▼
Ross County has 481 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 10% below the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Ross County, OH? ▼
Ross County, OH has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #32 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ross County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 18 departments (67%) in Ross County are volunteer.
Does Ross County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Ross 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 Ross County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.