Upper Sandusky Fire Department
Upper Sandusky, OH · Wyandot County
Upper Sandusky Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Upper Sandusky, OH (Wyandot County), with 1 station and 36 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 36
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(30/dept)
of 1,116 OH depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Upper Sandusky, OH
- County
- Wyandot County
- FDID
- 88013
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EMW2015FO00405 | $227,000 |
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 Upper Sandusky Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 64% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 138
- OH departments
- 1,501
What This Data Tells You About Upper Sandusky Fire Department
Upper Sandusky Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Upper Sandusky, within Wyandot County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 36 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Upper Sandusky Fire Department runs 20% 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: Upper Sandusky Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $227,000 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 Upper Sandusky Fire Department have? ▼
Upper Sandusky Fire Department has 36 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 20% above the Ohio average of 30 per department.
Does Upper Sandusky Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Upper Sandusky Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Upper Sandusky Fire Department operate? ▼
Upper Sandusky Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Upper Sandusky Fire Department? ▼
Upper Sandusky Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Wyandot County, OH. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Upper Sandusky Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Upper Sandusky Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $227,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.
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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