County profile
Daviess County, IN 8 departments
70 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Daviess County · #84 of 92 in-state.
Daviess County, IN reports a light HIFLD roster (70 personnel, 8 departments); #84 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #84 of 92 in Indiana
- 8.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 4 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Daviess County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Elnora-Elmore Volunteer Fire Department Elnora · EMS | other | - |
| Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department Montgomery | volunteer | 15 |
| Montgomery Volunteer Fire Department Montgomery · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Odon Volunteer Fire Department Odon · EMS | other | - |
| Plainville Volunteer Fire Department Plainville · EMS | other | - |
| Veale Township Volunteer Fire Washington | other | - |
| Washington Fire Department Washington | career | 17 |
| Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department Washington | volunteer | 26 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (70 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
8.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 70 roster).
Largest book: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (26 of 70).
Photo-finish peer: Lee County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Daviess County? ▼
Daviess County has 70 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 61% below the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Daviess County, IN? ▼
Daviess County, IN has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #84 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Daviess County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Daviess County has a mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Daviess County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Daviess 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 Daviess County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.