County profile
Marion County, IN 18 departments
1,494 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in Marion County · #1 of 92 in-state.
Marion County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,494 personnel across 18 departments) - #1 of 92 in-state; mix 8/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.01 stations per 100 personnel
- 55% of roster in Indianapolis Fire Department
- 16 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Marion County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Beach Grove Fire Department Beech Grove · EMS | career | 33 |
| Beech Grove Fire Department Beech Grove · EMS | other | - |
| City of Lawrence Fire Department Indianapolis · EMS | other | - |
| City of Lawrence Fire Department Lawrence · EMS | career | 105 |
| Decatur Township Fire Department West Newton · EMS | other | - |
| Decatur Township Volunteer Fire Department Indianapolis · EMS | career | 88 |
| Eli Lilly and Company Indianapolis · EMS | other | - |
| Franklin Township Fire Department Indianapolis · EMS | career | 103 |
| Indianapolis Fire Department Indianapolis · EMS | career | 819 |
| Indianapolis International Airport Fire Department Indianapolis · EMS | other | - |
| Indianapolis Motor Speedway Fire Department Indianapolis | volunteer | 154 |
| Lawrence Township Fire Department Indianapolis · EMS | other | - |
| Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton Indianapolis · EMS | career | 147 |
| Perry Township Fire Department Indianapolis · EMS | other | - |
| Pike Township Fire Department Indianapolis · EMS | other | - |
| Rolls-Royce Fire Department Indianapolis | career | 12 |
| Speedway Fire Department Speedway · EMS | career | 33 |
| Wayne Township Fire Department Indianapolis · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,494 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 8 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (6% volunteer).
3.01 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (45 stations / 1,494 roster).
Largest book: Indianapolis Fire Department holds 55% of county personnel (819 of 1,494).
Photo-finish peer: Somerset County, PA (+3 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Marion County? ▼
Marion County has 1,494 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 83, which is 261% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Marion County, IN? ▼
Marion County, IN has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 8 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Marion County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Marion County has a mix: 8 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Marion County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Marion 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 Marion County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.