Volunteer

HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT

Hudson, OH · Summit County

HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Hudson, OH (Summit County), with 1 station and 35 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
1
Stations
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+17%
above OH avg personnel
(30/dept)
59th
percentile by size
of 1,116 OH depts
35
personnel per station
staffing density
$175K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Hudson, OH
FDID
77200

FEMA Grant History

$175K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2020 EMW-2020-FG-11136 $174,872.73

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 HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 59% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 17% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
138
OH departments
1,501

What This Data Tells You About HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT

HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Hudson, within Summit County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 17% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. 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: HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $174,872.73 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 17% above the Ohio average of 30 per department.

Does HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT?

HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Summit County, OH. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, HUDSON FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $174,872.73 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.

How many fire departments are in Ohio?

Ohio has 1,501 fire departments with 44,930 total personnel. 62% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.