County profile
Porter County, IN 20 departments
640 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Porter County · #4 of 92 in-state.
Porter County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (640 personnel across 20 departments) - #4 of 92 in-state; mix 2/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.59 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Portage Fire Department
- 11 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Porter County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (640 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
3.59 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 640 roster).
Largest book: Portage Fire Department holds 9% of county personnel (60 of 640).
Photo-finish peer: Clinton County, PA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Porter County? ▼
Porter County has 640 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 39% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Porter County, IN? ▼
Porter County, IN has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Porter County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 15 of 20 departments (75%) in Porter County are volunteer.
Does Porter County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 14 departments in Porter 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 Porter County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.