County profile
Noble County, IN 8 departments
Volunteer share 88% across 8 HIFLD departments in Noble County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Noble County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (88% of 8 departments; 244 personnel), #26 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #26 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.28 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Laotto Fire Department
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Noble County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Albion Fire Department Albion · EMS | volunteer | 37 |
| Avilla Fire Department Avilla · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Kendallville Fire Kendallville · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Laotto Fire Department Laotto | volunteer | 50 |
| Ligonier Fire Department Ligonier · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Orange Township Fire Department Rome City · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Sparta Township Fire Department Cromwell · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Wolflake Fire Department Albion · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (88% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
3.28 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 244 roster).
Largest book: Laotto Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (50 of 244).
Photo-finish peer: Winston County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Noble County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Noble County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Noble County, IN? ▼
Noble County, IN has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #26 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Noble County? ▼
Noble County has 244 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 35% above the Indiana average.
Does Noble County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Noble County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Noble County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.