County profile
Shelby County, OH 12 departments
357 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Shelby County · #42 of 88 in-state.
Shelby County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (357 personnel across 12 departments) - #42 of 88 in-state; mix 1/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #42 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.64 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Jackson Center Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Shelby County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Anna Fire Department Anna | volunteer | 26 |
| Botkins Fire Department Botkins · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Fort Loramie Community Fire Company Incorporated Fort Loramie | volunteer | 42 |
| Houston Volunteer Fire Department Houston | volunteer | 17 |
| Jackson Center Volunteer Fire Department Jackson Center · EMS | volunteer | 56 |
| Kettlersville - Van Buren Township Volunteer Fire Department Kettlersville · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Lockington Volunteer Fire Department Piqua | volunteer | 27 |
| Maplewood Volunteer Fire Department Maplewood | volunteer | 19 |
| Port Jefferson Community Fire Company Port Jefferson · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Russia Fire Department Russia | volunteer | 26 |
| Shelby County Fire Department Sidney · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Sidney Fire and Emergency Services Sidney · EMS | career | 39 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (357 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (92% volunteer).
3.64 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 357 roster).
Largest book: Jackson Center Volunteer Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (56 of 357).
Photo-finish peer: Avoyelles County, LA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Shelby County? ▼
Shelby County has 357 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 0% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Shelby County, OH? ▼
Shelby County, OH has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #42 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Shelby County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 12 departments (92%) in Shelby County are volunteer.
Does Shelby County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Shelby 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 Shelby County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.