County profile
Union County, OH 8 departments
332 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Union County · #46 of 88 in-state.
Union County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (332 personnel across 8 departments) - #46 of 88 in-state; mix 1/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #46 of 88 in Ohio
- 2.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Jerome Township Division of Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- 8 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Union County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Allen Township Fire and Rescue Marysville · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Jerome Township Division of Fire and Emergency Medical Services Plain City · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Leesburg Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Magnetic Springs · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Liberty Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Raymond · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Marysville Fire and Rescue Department Marysville · EMS | career | 45 |
| Northern Union County Fire and Emergency Medical Services Richwood · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Pleasant Valley Joint Fire District Plain City · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Union Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Milford Center · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (332 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
2.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 332 roster).
Largest book: Jerome Township Division of Fire and Emergency Medical Services holds 16% of county personnel (53 of 332).
Photo-finish peer: Guadalupe County, TX (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Union County? ▼
Union County has 332 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 42, which is 40% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Union County, OH? ▼
Union County, OH has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #46 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Union County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Union County are volunteer.
Does Union County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Union 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 Union County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.