Montgomery Fire Department
Cincinnati, OH · Hamilton County
Montgomery Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Cincinnati, OH (Hamilton County), with 1 station and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 40
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(30/dept)
of 1,116 OH depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Cincinnati, OH
- County
- Hamilton County
- FDID
- 31212
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2012 | EMW-2012-FH-0045 | $3,415,025 |
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 Montgomery Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 72% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 138
- OH departments
- 1,501
What This Data Tells You About Montgomery Fire Department
Montgomery Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Cincinnati, within Hamilton County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 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. Montgomery Fire Department runs 33% 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: Montgomery Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $3,415,025 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 Montgomery Fire Department have? ▼
Montgomery Fire Department has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 33% above the Ohio average of 30 per department.
Does Montgomery Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Montgomery Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Montgomery Fire Department operate? ▼
Montgomery Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Montgomery Fire Department? ▼
Montgomery Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Hamilton County, OH. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Montgomery Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Montgomery Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $3,415,025 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2012.
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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