Genoa Township Fire Department
Galena, OH · Delaware County
Genoa Township Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Galena, OH (Delaware County), with 1 station and 22 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 22
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(30/dept)
of 1,116 OH depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Galena, OH
- County
- Delaware County
- FDID
- 21111
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-00405 | $218,818.18 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Ohio average
How Genoa Township Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 18% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 138
- OH departments
- 1,501
What This Data Tells You About Genoa Township Fire Department
Genoa Township Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Galena, within Delaware County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 22 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Ohio has 1,501 registered fire departments and 44,930 total personnel, averaging roughly 30 staff per department. Genoa Township Fire Department runs 27% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. The state records about 68,900 fires, 138 fire deaths, and 62% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Genoa Township Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $218,818.18 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Genoa Township Fire Department have? ▼
Genoa Township Fire Department has 22 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 27% below the Ohio average of 30 per department.
Does Genoa Township Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Genoa Township Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Genoa Township Fire Department operate? ▼
Genoa Township Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Genoa Township Fire Department? ▼
Genoa Township Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Delaware County, OH. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Genoa Township Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Genoa Township Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $218,818.18 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
How many fire departments are in Ohio? ▼
Ohio has 1,501 fire departments with 44,930 total personnel. 62% are volunteer departments.
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