County profile
Seneca County, OH 13 departments
404 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Seneca County · #37 of 88 in-state.
Seneca County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (404 personnel across 13 departments) - #37 of 88 in-state; mix 2/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #37 of 88 in Ohio
- 4.21 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Bascom J T Fire / Emergency Medical Services District
- 11 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Seneca County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (404 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
4.21 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 404 roster).
Largest book: Bascom J T Fire / Emergency Medical Services District holds 15% of county personnel (62 of 404).
Photo-finish peer: Weber County, UT (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Seneca County? ▼
Seneca County has 404 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 3% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Seneca County, OH? ▼
Seneca County, OH has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #37 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Seneca County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 13 departments (69%) in Seneca County are volunteer.
Does Seneca County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Seneca 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 Seneca County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.