County profile
Benton County, IN 6 departments
102 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Benton County · #76 of 92 in-state.
Benton County, IN reports a light HIFLD roster (102 personnel, 6 departments); #76 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #76 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.92 stations per 100 personnel
- 42% of roster in Boswell Grant Township Fire Department
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Benton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Boswell Grant Township Fire Department Boswell | volunteer | 43 |
| Fowler Center Township Volunteer Fire Department Fowler · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Hickory Grove Township Fire Department Ambia | other | - |
| Otterbein Volunteer Fire Department Otterbein · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Oxford Volunteer Fire Department Oxford · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Richland Township Fire Department Earl Park | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (102 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.92 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 102 roster).
Largest book: Boswell Grant Township Fire Department holds 42% of county personnel (43 of 102).
Photo-finish peer: Archuleta County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Benton County? ▼
Benton County has 102 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 26% below the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Benton County, IN? ▼
Benton County, IN has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #76 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Benton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Benton County are volunteer.
Does Benton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Benton County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Benton County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.