County profile
Newton County, IN 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Newton County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Newton County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 106 personnel), #75 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #75 of 92 in Indiana
- 4.72 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Lincoln Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Newton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brook Fire Department Brook · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Goodland Volunteer Fire Department Goodland · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Kentland Fire Department Kentland · EMS | other | - |
| Lake Township Volunteer Fire Department Lake Village · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Lincoln Township Volunteer Fire Department Demotte · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Morocco Volunteer Fire Department Morocco · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
4.72 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 106 roster).
Largest book: Lincoln Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (30 of 106).
Photo-finish peer: Desha County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Newton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Newton County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Newton County, IN? ▼
Newton County, IN has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #75 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Newton County? ▼
Newton County has 106 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 18, which is 22% below the Indiana average.
Does Newton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Newton County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Newton County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.