County profile
Summit County, OH 29 departments
1,364 HIFLD personnel across 29 departments in Summit County · #5 of 88 in-state.
Summit County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,364 personnel across 29 departments) - #5 of 88 in-state; mix 7/18/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.96 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Akron Fire Department
- 27 of 29 depts provide EMS
- 29 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Summit County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Akron Fire Department Akron · EMS | career | 420 |
| Barberton Fire Department Barberton · EMS | career | 46 |
| Bath Fire Department Akron · EMS | volunteer | 54 |
| Boston Heights Fire Department Hudson · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| City of Norton Fire Division Norton · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Clinton Fire Department Clinton · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Copley Fire Department Akron · EMS | other | - |
| Copley Fire Department Copley · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Coventry Township Fire Department Akron · EMS | career | 27 |
| Cuyahoga Falls Fire Department Cuyahoga Falls · EMS | career | 89 |
| Fairlawn Fire Department Fairlawn · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Green Fire Department North Canton · EMS | career | 41 |
| Green Fire Department Akron · EMS | other | - |
| Hudson Fire Department Hudson | volunteer | 35 |
| Lakemore Fire Department Lakemore · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Macedonia Fire Department Macedonia · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Munroe Falls Fire Department Munroe Falls · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
| New Franklin Fire Department Akron · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| New Franklin Fire Department Clinton · EMS | other | - |
| Northfield Center Fire Department Northfield Center · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Northfield Village Fire Department Northfield Village · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Reminderville Fire Department Reminderville · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Richfield Fire Department Richfield · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Springfield Township Fire Department Akron · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Stow Fire Department Stow · EMS | career | 61 |
| Tallmadge Fire Department Tallmadge · EMS | volunteer | 57 |
| The Goodyear Tire and Rubber Company Fire Department and Emergency Response Team Akron | other | - |
| Twinsburg Fire Department Twinsburg · EMS | career | 63 |
| Valley Fire District Peninsula · EMS | volunteer | 29 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,364 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 7 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination (62% volunteer).
3.96 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (54 stations / 1,364 roster).
Largest book: Akron Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (420 of 1,364).
Photo-finish peer: Hillsborough County, NH (+2 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Summit County? ▼
Summit County has 1,364 total fire department personnel across 29 departments. The average per department is 47, which is 57% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Summit County, OH? ▼
Summit County, OH has 29 fire departments with available federal data. 7 career, 18 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Summit County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 18 of 29 departments (62%) in Summit County are volunteer.
Does Summit County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 36 departments in Summit 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 Summit County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.