County profile
Decatur County, IN 10 departments
Volunteer share 40% across 10 HIFLD departments in Decatur County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Decatur County, IN leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 40% of 10; 158 personnel); #56 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #56 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.80 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in Saint Paul Volunteer Fire Department
- 10 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Decatur County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Township Volunteer Fire Department Greensburg · EMS | other | - |
| Burney-Clay Township Volunteer Fire Department Burney · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Clarksburg Community Volunteer Fire Department Clarksburg · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Department Rushville · EMS | other | - |
| Greensburg Fire Department Greensburg · EMS | career | 32 |
| Letts Community Volunteer Fire Department Greensburg · EMS | other | - |
| Marion Township Volunteer Fire Department Greensburg · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| New Point Volunteer Fire Department New Point · EMS | other | - |
| Saint Paul Volunteer Fire Department Saint Paul · EMS | volunteer | 56 |
| Westport Community Volunteer Fire Department Westport · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (40% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
3.80 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 158 roster).
Largest book: Saint Paul Volunteer Fire Department holds 35% of county personnel (56 of 158).
Photo-finish peer: Coweta County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Decatur County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Decatur County has a mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Decatur County, IN? ▼
Decatur County, IN has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #56 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Decatur County? ▼
Decatur County has 158 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 30% below the Indiana average.
Does Decatur County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Decatur 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 Decatur County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.