County profile
Sandusky County, OH 11 departments
298 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Sandusky County · #50 of 88 in-state.
Sandusky County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (298 personnel across 11 departments) - #50 of 88 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #50 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Gibsonburg Volunteer Fire and First Responders
- 6 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Sandusky County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ballville Township Volunteer Fire Department Fremont · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Bellevue Fire Department Bellevue | volunteer | 25 |
| Clyde Fire Department Clyde | volunteer | 35 |
| Fremont Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Fremont · EMS | career | 26 |
| Fremont Fire Department Fremont | other | - |
| Gibsonburg Volunteer Fire and First Responders Gibsonburg · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Helena Community Volunteer Fire Department Helena | volunteer | 25 |
| Lindsey Volunteer Fire Department Lindsey · EMS | other | - |
| Sandusky Township Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Fremont · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Townsend Township Volunteer Fire Department Vickery | volunteer | 40 |
| Woodville Township Fire Woodville · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (298 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
3.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 298 roster).
Largest book: Gibsonburg Volunteer Fire and First Responders holds 17% of county personnel (50 of 298).
Photo-finish peer: Mono County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Sandusky County? ▼
Sandusky County has 298 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 10% below the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Sandusky County, OH? ▼
Sandusky County, OH has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #50 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Sandusky County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 11 departments (73%) in Sandusky County are volunteer.
Does Sandusky County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Sandusky 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 Sandusky County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.