County profile
La Porte County, IN 18 departments
323 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in La Porte County · #13 of 92 in-state.
La Porte County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (323 personnel across 18 departments) - #13 of 92 in-state; mix 1/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 92 in Indiana
- 4.64 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Coolspring Township Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated
- 13 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in La Porte County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (323 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (56% volunteer).
4.64 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 323 roster).
Largest book: Coolspring Township Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated holds 17% of county personnel (55 of 323).
Photo-finish peer: Osage County, OK (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve La Porte County? ▼
La Porte County has 323 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 22% below the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in La Porte County, IN? ▼
La Porte County, IN has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are La Porte County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 18 departments (56%) in La Porte County are volunteer.
Does La Porte County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in La Porte 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 La Porte County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.