County profile
Williams County, OH 10 departments
Volunteer share 90% across 10 HIFLD departments in Williams County (Ohio) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Williams County, OH is volunteer-led in HIFLD (90% of 10 departments; 255 personnel), #58 of 88 in-state.
- Personnel rank #58 of 88 in Ohio
- 4.31 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Montpelier Fire Department
- 4 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Williams County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Alvordton-Millcreek Township Fire Department Alvordton | volunteer | 30 |
| Brady Township Fire Department West Unity · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Bryan Fire Department Bryan · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Edgerton Fire Department Edgerton | volunteer | 30 |
| Florence Township Fire Department Edon · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Kunkle Fire Department Kunkle | volunteer | 21 |
| Montpelier Fire Department Montpelier · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Northwest Township Fire Department Edon | other | - |
| Pioneer Fire Department Pioneer | volunteer | 23 |
| Springfield Township Stryker Village Stryker | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (90% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (90% volunteer).
4.31 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 255 roster).
Largest book: Montpelier Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (32 of 255).
Photo-finish peer: Limestone County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Williams County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 10 departments (90%) in Williams County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Williams County, OH? ▼
Williams County, OH has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #58 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Williams County? ▼
Williams County has 255 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 13% below the Ohio average.
Does Williams County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Williams 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 Williams County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.