County profile
Brown County, IN 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Brown County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Brown County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 112 personnel), #73 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #73 of 92 in Indiana
- 4.46 stations per 100 personnel
- 24% of roster in Brown County Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Brown County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brown County Volunteer Fire Department Nashville · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Cordry Sweetwater Fire Department Nineveh · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Fruitdale Volunteer Fire Department Morgantown · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Hamblen Township Volunteer Fire Department Nineveh · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Department Nashville · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
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).
4.46 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 112 roster).
Largest book: Brown County Volunteer Fire Department holds 24% of county personnel (27 of 112).
Photo-finish peer: Banks County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Brown County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Brown County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Brown County, IN? ▼
Brown County, IN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #73 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Brown County? ▼
Brown County has 112 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 4% below the Indiana average.
Does Brown County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Brown 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 Brown County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.