County profile
Wood County, OH 26 departments
800 HIFLD personnel across 26 departments in Wood County · #11 of 88 in-state.
Wood County, OH carries a heavy HIFLD roster (800 personnel across 26 departments) - #11 of 88 in-state; mix 2/19/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 88 in Ohio
- 3.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Perrysburg Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department
- 15 of 26 depts provide EMS
- 26 of 1,501 Ohio departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wood County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (800 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 19 volunteer, 0 combination (73% volunteer).
3.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (29 stations / 800 roster).
Largest book: Perrysburg Township Fire and Emergency Medical Services Department holds 9% of county personnel (68 of 800).
Photo-finish peer: Adams County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wood County? ▼
Wood County has 800 total fire department personnel across 26 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 3% above the Ohio average.
How many fire departments are in Wood County, OH? ▼
Wood County, OH has 26 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 19 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 88 among Ohio counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wood County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 19 of 26 departments (73%) in Wood County are volunteer.
Does Wood County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Wood 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 Wood County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.