County profile
Washington County, OH 19 departments
424 HIFLD personnel across 19 departments in Washington County · #34 of 88 in-state.
Washington County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (424 personnel across 19 departments) - #34 of 88 in-state; mix 1/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #34 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Reno Volunteer Fire Department
- 14 of 19 depts provide EMS
- 19 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (424 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (58% volunteer).
3.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 424 roster).
Largest book: Reno Volunteer Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (55 of 424).
Photo-finish peer: Lincoln County, ME (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 424 total fire department personnel across 19 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 27% below the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, OH? ▼
Washington County, OH has 19 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #34 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 19 departments (58%) in Washington County are volunteer.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Washington 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 Washington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.