Wayne Township Fire Department
Greenfield, OH · Fayette County
Wayne Township Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Greenfield, OH (Fayette County), with 1 station and 16 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 16
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(30/dept)
of 1,116 OH depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Greenfield, OH
- County
- Fayette County
- FDID
- 24119
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2016FV01759 | $260,676 |
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 Wayne Township Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Ohio. It is larger than 5% of the 1,116 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 138
- OH departments
- 1,501
What This Data Tells You About Wayne Township Fire Department
Wayne Township Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Greenfield, within Fayette County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 16 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. Wayne Township Fire Department runs 47% 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: Wayne Township Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $260,676 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 Wayne Township Fire Department have? ▼
Wayne Township Fire Department has 16 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 47% below the Ohio average of 30 per department.
Does Wayne Township Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Wayne Township Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Wayne Township Fire Department operate? ▼
Wayne Township Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Wayne Township Fire Department? ▼
Wayne Township Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Fayette County, OH. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Wayne Township Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Wayne Township Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $260,676 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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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