County profile
Delaware County, IN 10 departments
350 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Delaware County · #16 of 92 in-state.
Delaware County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (350 personnel across 10 departments) - #16 of 92 in-state; mix 1/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #16 of 92 in Indiana
- 2.29 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Muncie Fire Department
- 6 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Delaware County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Albany-Delaware Township Volunteer Fire Department Albany · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Center Township Emergency Services Muncie · EMS | volunteer | 58 |
| Delaware County Airport Authority Fire Department Muncie · EMS | other | - |
| Gaston Volunteer Fire Department Gaston · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Hamilton Township Fire Department Muncie | other | - |
| Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department Selma · EMS | other | - |
| Monroe Township Cowan Volunteer Fire Department Muncie · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Mount Pleasant-Yorktown Fire Department Yorktown | volunteer | 38 |
| Muncie Fire Department Muncie | career | 116 |
| Salem Township Fire Department Daleville | volunteer | 45 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (350 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
2.29 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 350 roster).
Largest book: Muncie Fire Department holds 33% of county personnel (116 of 350).
Photo-finish peer: Otter Tail County, MN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Delaware County? ▼
Delaware County has 350 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 52% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Delaware County, IN? ▼
Delaware County, IN has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Delaware County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 10 departments (60%) in Delaware County are volunteer.
Does Delaware County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Delaware 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 Delaware County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.