County profile
Elkhart County, IN 20 departments
451 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Elkhart County · #10 of 92 in-state.
Elkhart County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (451 personnel across 20 departments) - #10 of 92 in-state; mix 2/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 92 in Indiana
- 5.10 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Elkhart Fire Department - Central Station
- 17 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Elkhart County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (451 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (45% volunteer).
5.10 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 451 roster).
Largest book: Elkhart Fire Department - Central Station holds 28% of county personnel (128 of 451).
Photo-finish peer: Chatham County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Elkhart County? ▼
Elkhart County has 451 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 0% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Elkhart County, IN? ▼
Elkhart County, IN has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Elkhart County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Elkhart County has a mix: 2 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Elkhart County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Elkhart 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 Elkhart County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.