County profile
Hamilton County, IN 10 departments
582 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Hamilton County · #5 of 92 in-state.
Hamilton County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (582 personnel across 10 departments) - #5 of 92 in-state; mix 4/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 92 in Indiana
- 4.12 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Carmel Fire Department
- 10 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hamilton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Volunteer Fire Department Atlanta · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Carmel Fire Department Carmel · EMS | career | 159 |
| Cicero Volunteer Fire Department Cicero · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Fishers Fire Department Fishers · EMS | career | 116 |
| Jackson Township Fire Department Arcadia · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Noblesville Fire Department Noblesville · EMS | career | 114 |
| Sheridan Fire Department Sheridan · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Department Noblesville · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Westfield Fire Department Westfield · EMS | career | 59 |
| Westfield Washington Township Fire Department Carmel · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (582 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.12 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 582 roster).
Largest book: Carmel Fire Department holds 27% of county personnel (159 of 582).
Photo-finish peer: Kent County, RI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hamilton County? ▼
Hamilton County has 582 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 58, which is 152% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Hamilton County, IN? ▼
Hamilton County, IN has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hamilton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Hamilton County has a mix: 4 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Hamilton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Hamilton 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 Hamilton County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.