TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION
Tiffin, OH · Seneca County
TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION is a Career (Paid) department serving Tiffin, OH (Seneca County), with 2 stations and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 40
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(30/dept)
of 1,116 OH depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Tiffin, OH
- County
- Seneca County
- FDID
- 74017
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-00172 | $252,428.57 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FV-90006 | $227,273 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FV90102 | $1,000,000 |
| 2014 | EMW2013FH00521 | $771,860 |
| 2012 | EMW-2012-FO-0434 | $223,660 |
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FH-0117 | $280,283 |
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 TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 72% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 138
- OH departments
- 1,501
What This Data Tells You About TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION
TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION operates as a Career (Paid) department in Tiffin, within Seneca County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, 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. TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION 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: TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION has received 6 FEMA grants totaling $2,755,504.57 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 TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION have? ▼
TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 33% above the Ohio average of 30 per department.
Does TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION operate? ▼
TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION? ▼
TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION is a Career (Paid) department serving Seneca County, OH. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION received federal grants? ▼
Yes, TIFFIN FIRE AND RESCUE DIVISION has received 6 FEMA grants totaling $2,755,504.57 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.