County profile
Adams County, IN 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Adams County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Adams County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 164 personnel), #52 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #52 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Berne Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Adams County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Berne Fire Department Berne | volunteer | 46 |
| Decatur Fire Department Decatur | volunteer | 29 |
| Geneva Volunteer Fire Department Geneva · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Monroe Volunteer Fire Department Monroe · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Preble Volunteer Fire Fighting Association Incorporated Decatur | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 164 roster).
Largest book: Berne Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (46 of 164).
Photo-finish peer: Hardin County, IA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Adams County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Adams County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Adams County, IN? ▼
Adams County, IN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #52 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Adams County? ▼
Adams County has 164 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 43% above the Indiana average.
Does Adams County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Adams County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Adams County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.