County profile
Howard County, IN 6 departments
285 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Howard County · #19 of 92 in-state.
Howard County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (285 personnel across 6 departments) - #19 of 92 in-state; mix 1/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #19 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.86 stations per 100 personnel
- 44% of roster in Kokomo Fire Department
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Howard County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| East Taylor Township Fire Rescue Kokomo · EMS | other | - |
| Greentown Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated Greentown · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Harrison Township Fire Department Kokomo · EMS | volunteer | 84 |
| Kokomo Fire Department Kokomo · EMS | career | 124 |
| Russiaville Volunteer Fire Department Russiaville | volunteer | 15 |
| Taylor Township Fire and Rescue Kokomo · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (285 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.86 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 285 roster).
Largest book: Kokomo Fire Department holds 44% of county personnel (124 of 285).
Photo-finish peer: Indian River County, FL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Howard County? ▼
Howard County has 285 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 48, which is 109% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Howard County, IN? ▼
Howard County, IN has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Howard County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Howard County are volunteer.
Does Howard County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Howard 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 Howard County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.