County profile
Orange County, IN 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Orange County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Orange County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 87 personnel), #59 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #59 of 92 in Indiana
- 4.60 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in French Lick Fire Department Incorporated
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Orange County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| French Lick Fire Department Incorporated French Lick · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Orleans Volunteer Fire Department Orleans · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Paoli Municipal Fire Department Paoli · EMS | other | - |
| Southeast Orange County Volunteer Fire Department Paoli · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| West Baden Springs Volunteer Fire Department West Baden Springs · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
4.60 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 87 roster).
Largest book: French Lick Fire Department Incorporated holds 34% of county personnel (30 of 87).
Photo-finish peer: Greene County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Orange County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Orange County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Orange County, IN? ▼
Orange County, IN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #59 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Orange County? ▼
Orange County has 87 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 26% below the Indiana average.
Does Orange County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Orange 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 Orange County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.