County profile
Hendricks County, IN 11 departments
211 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Hendricks County · #22 of 92 in-state.
Hendricks County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (211 personnel across 11 departments) - #22 of 92 in-state; mix 1/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #22 of 92 in Indiana
- 5.21 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Washington Township / Avon Fire Department
- 11 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hendricks County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brownsburg Fire Territory Brownsburg · EMS | other | - |
| Danville Fire Department Danville · EMS | other | - |
| Eel River Township Fire and Rescue Incorporated North Salem · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Fire Department of Liberty Township Clayton · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Lizton-Union Township Volunteer Fire Department Lizton · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Mill Creek Fire Department Stilesville · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Mill Creek Fire Department Coatesville · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| O'reilly Raceway Park Indianapolis · EMS | other | - |
| Pittsboro Fire Department Pittsboro · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Plainfield Fire Department Plainfield · EMS | other | - |
| Washington Township / Avon Fire Department Avon · EMS | career | 78 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (211 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (55% volunteer).
5.21 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 211 roster).
Largest book: Washington Township / Avon Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (78 of 211).
Photo-finish peer: Clearwater County, ID (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hendricks County? ▼
Hendricks County has 211 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 17% below the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Hendricks County, IN? ▼
Hendricks County, IN has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #22 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hendricks County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 11 departments (55%) in Hendricks County are volunteer.
Does Hendricks County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Hendricks 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 Hendricks County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.