County profile
Lake County, IN 28 departments
1,380 HIFLD personnel across 28 departments in Lake County · #2 of 92 in-state.
Lake County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,380 personnel across 28 departments) - #2 of 92 in-state; mix 5/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.84 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Gary Fire Department
- 26 of 28 depts provide EMS
- 28 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lake County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,380 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
3.84 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (53 stations / 1,380 roster).
Largest book: Gary Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (355 of 1,380).
Photo-finish peer: Miami-Dade County, FL (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lake County? ▼
Lake County has 1,380 total fire department personnel across 28 departments. The average per department is 49, which is 113% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Lake County, IN? ▼
Lake County, IN has 28 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lake County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lake County has a mix: 5 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lake County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 30 departments in Lake 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 Lake County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.