Peebles Fire Department
Peebles, OH · Adams County
Peebles Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Peebles, OH (Adams County), with 2 stations and 24 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 24
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(30/dept)
of 1,116 OH depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Peebles, OH
- County
- Adams County
- FDID
- 01007
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-01416 | $449,523.8 |
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 Peebles Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 22% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 138
- OH departments
- 1,501
What This Data Tells You About Peebles Fire Department
Peebles Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Peebles, within Adams County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Peebles Fire Department runs 20% 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: Peebles Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $449,523.8 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 Peebles Fire Department have? ▼
Peebles Fire Department has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 20% below the Ohio average of 30 per department.
Does Peebles Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Peebles Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Peebles Fire Department operate? ▼
Peebles Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Peebles Fire Department? ▼
Peebles Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Adams County, OH. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Peebles Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Peebles Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $449,523.8 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
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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