Mifflin Township Fire Department
Mansfield, OH · Richland County
Mifflin Township Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Mansfield, OH (Richland County), with 2 stations and 43 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 43
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(30/dept)
of 1,116 OH depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Mansfield, OH
- County
- Richland County
- FDID
- 70115
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FF-01288 | $1,549,413.47 |
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-13740 | $207,857.14 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-01126 | $165,166 |
| 2011 | EMW-2011-FR-0011 | $1,195,303 |
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 Mifflin Township Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 77% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 138
- OH departments
- 1,501
What This Data Tells You About Mifflin Township Fire Department
Mifflin Township Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Mansfield, within Richland County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 43 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Mifflin Township Fire Department runs 43% 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: Mifflin Township Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $3,117,739.61 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 Mifflin Township Fire Department have? ▼
Mifflin Township Fire Department has 43 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 43% above the Ohio average of 30 per department.
Does Mifflin Township Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Mifflin Township Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Mifflin Township Fire Department operate? ▼
Mifflin Township Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Mifflin Township Fire Department? ▼
Mifflin Township Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Richland County, OH. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Mifflin Township Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Mifflin Township Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $3,117,739.61 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
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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