County profile
Harrison County, IN 9 departments
9 HIFLD departments in Harrison County, Indiana - coverage desk and roster table below.
Harrison County, IN sits mid-pack on department count (9) with 161 personnel, ranking #55 of 92 in Indiana.
- Personnel rank #55 of 92 in Indiana
- 5.59 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Harrison County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Boone Township Volunteer Fire Department Laconia | other | - |
| Elizabeth Volunteer Fire Department Elizabeth | other | - |
| Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department Corydon · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Heth Township Fire Department Central Central | volunteer | 20 |
| Lanesville Volunteer Fire Department Lanesville · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| New Middletown Volunteer Fire Department New Middletown · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Palmyra Volunteer Fire Department Palmyra | volunteer | 23 |
| Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department New Salisbury · EMS | other | - |
| Ramsey Volunteer Fire Department Ramsey · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
Coverage desk
Breadth lane (9 departments) - station density and roster concentration from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
5.59 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 161 roster).
Largest book: Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (35 of 161).
Photo-finish peer: Lawrence County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many fire departments are in Harrison County, IN? ▼
Harrison County, IN has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #55 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Harrison County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 9 departments (67%) in Harrison County are volunteer.
How many firefighters serve Harrison County? ▼
Harrison County has 161 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 22% below the Indiana average.
Does Harrison County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Harrison County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Department count for Harrison County is the HIFLD/NFDR listing in this extract; not every FDID reports staffing.