County profile
Pike County, IN 8 departments
91 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Pike County · #81 of 92 in-state.
Pike County, IN reports a light HIFLD roster (91 personnel, 8 departments); #81 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #81 of 92 in Indiana
- 6.59 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in North Patoka Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 3 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pike County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Jefferson Township Fire Department Otwell · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Lockhart Township Fire Department Stendal | volunteer | 12 |
| North Patoka Township Volunteer Fire Department Winslow | volunteer | 23 |
| North Patoka Township Volunteer Fire Department Petersburg | other | - |
| Petersburg Fire Department Petersburg · EMS | other | - |
| South Patoka Township Volunteer Fire Department Winslow | volunteer | 20 |
| Spurgeon Fire Department Oakland City | volunteer | 16 |
| Winslow Volunteer Fire Department Winslow · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (91 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
6.59 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 91 roster).
Largest book: North Patoka Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (23 of 91).
Photo-finish peer: Marshall County, IL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pike County? ▼
Pike County has 91 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 52% below the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Pike County, IN? ▼
Pike County, IN has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #81 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pike County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 8 departments (63%) in Pike County are volunteer.
Does Pike County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Pike 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 Pike County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.