County profile
Monroe County, IN 8 departments
332 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Monroe County · #8 of 92 in-state.
Monroe County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (332 personnel across 8 departments) - #8 of 92 in-state; mix 1/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 92 in Indiana
- 4.52 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in City of Bloomington Fire Department
- 8 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Monroe County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bean Blossom Township-Stinesville Fire Department Stinesville · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Benton Township Volunteer Fire Department Unionville · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue Bloomington · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| City of Bloomington Fire Department Bloomington · EMS | career | 101 |
| Ellettsville Fire Department Bloomington · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Indian Creek Volunteer Firefighters Incorporated Bloomington · EMS | other | - |
| Perry - Clear Creek Fire Department Bloomington · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Van Buren Township Fire Department Bloomington · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (332 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
4.52 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 332 roster).
Largest book: City of Bloomington Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (101 of 332).
Photo-finish peer: Wood County, WI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Monroe County? ▼
Monroe County has 332 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 42, which is 83% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Monroe County, IN? ▼
Monroe County, IN has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Monroe County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 8 departments (75%) in Monroe County are volunteer.
Does Monroe County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Monroe 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 Monroe County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.