County profile
Ohio County, WV 8 departments
256 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Ohio County · #20 of 55 in-state.
Ohio County, WV carries a heavy HIFLD roster (256 personnel across 8 departments) - #20 of 55 in-state; mix 1/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #20 of 55 in West Virginia
- 4.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 38% of roster in Wheeling Fire Department
- 8 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 511 West Virginia departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ohio County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bethlehem Fire Department Incorporated Wheeling · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Clearview Volunteer Fire Department Wheeling · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Mozart Volunteer Fire Department Wheeling · EMS | other | - |
| Stone Church Volunteer Fire Department Wheeling · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Triadelpha Volunteer Fire Department Triadelphia · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Valley Grove Volunteer Fire Department Valley Grove · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| West Liberty Volunteer Fire Department West Liberty · EMS | other | - |
| Wheeling Fire Department Wheeling · EMS | career | 97 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (256 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
4.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 256 roster).
Largest book: Wheeling Fire Department holds 38% of county personnel (97 of 256).
Photo-finish peer: Tuolumne County, CA (+0 personnel).
West Virginia roster context
- State departments
- 511
- Annual fires
- 15,700
- Volunteer %
- 70%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Ohio County? ▼
Ohio County has 256 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 39% above the West Virginia average.
How many fire departments are in Ohio County, WV? ▼
Ohio County, WV has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 55 among West Virginia counties with at least one listed department.
Are Ohio County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 8 departments (63%) in Ohio County are volunteer.
Does Ohio County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Ohio County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Ohio County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.