County profile
Van Wert County, OH 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Van Wert County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Van Wert County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 171 personnel), #73 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #73 of 88 in Ohio
- 2.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Middle Point Fire Department / Middle Point Emergency Medical Services
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Van Wert County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Convoy Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Convoy · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Middle Point Fire Department / Middle Point Emergency Medical Services Middle Point · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Ohio City Volunteer Fire Department Ohio City · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Van Wert Fire Department Van Wert · EMS | career | 31 |
| Willshire Fire Department Willshire · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Wren Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department Wren · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
2.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 171 roster).
Largest book: Middle Point Fire Department / Middle Point Emergency Medical Services holds 23% of county personnel (40 of 171).
Photo-finish peer: Monroe County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Van Wert County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Van Wert County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Van Wert County, OH? ▼
Van Wert County, OH has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #73 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Van Wert County? ▼
Van Wert County has 171 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 3% below the Ohio average.
Does Van Wert County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Van Wert County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Van Wert County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.