County profile
Madison County, IN 14 departments
427 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Madison County · #12 of 92 in-state.
Madison County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (427 personnel across 14 departments) - #12 of 92 in-state; mix 3/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #12 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.98 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Anderson Fire Department
- 12 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Madison County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Township Fire and Rescue Markleville · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Alexandria Fire Department Alexandria · EMS | career | 21 |
| Anderson Fire Department Anderson · EMS | career | 127 |
| Chesterfield-Union Township Fire Department Chesterfield · EMS | other | - |
| Duck Creek Volunteer Fire Department Elwood | volunteer | 18 |
| Edgewood Fire Department Anderson · EMS | other | - |
| Elwood Fire Department Elwood · EMS | career | 19 |
| Frankton Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Frankton · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Ingalls Fire Department Ingalls · EMS | other | - |
| Lapel Fire Department Lapel · EMS | volunteer | 76 |
| Pendleton Fire Department Pendleton | volunteer | 30 |
| Pipe Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department Elwood · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department Anderson · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Summitville Fire Department Summitville · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (427 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
3.98 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 427 roster).
Largest book: Anderson Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (127 of 427).
Photo-finish peer: Iroquois County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Madison County? ▼
Madison County has 427 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 35% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Madison County, IN? ▼
Madison County, IN has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Madison County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 14 departments (57%) in Madison County are volunteer.
Does Madison County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Madison 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 Madison County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.