County profile
Hancock County, IN 9 departments
Volunteer share 22% across 9 HIFLD departments in Hancock County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Hancock County, IN leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 22% of 9; 157 personnel); #57 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #57 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Greenfield Fire Department
- 8 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hancock County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Buck Creek Township Fire Department Greenfield · EMS | volunteer | 44 |
| Charlottesville Fire Department Charlottesville · EMS | other | - |
| Fortville Volunteer Fire Department Fortville · EMS | other | - |
| Green Township Volunteer Fire Department Greenfield · EMS | other | - |
| Greenfield Fire Department Greenfield · EMS | career | 57 |
| Sugar Creek Township Fire Department Greenfield · EMS | other | - |
| Sugar Creek Township Fire Department New Palestine | volunteer | 56 |
| Vernon Township Fire Department Mccordsville · EMS | other | - |
| Wilkinson Volunteer Fire Department Wilkinson · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (22% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (22% volunteer).
3.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 157 roster).
Largest book: Greenfield Fire Department holds 36% of county personnel (57 of 157).
Photo-finish peer: Ouachita County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Hancock County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Hancock County has a mix: 1 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Hancock County, IN? ▼
Hancock County, IN has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #57 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Hancock County? ▼
Hancock County has 157 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 26% below the Indiana average.
Does Hancock County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Hancock 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 Hancock County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.