County profile
Posey County, IN 9 departments
260 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Posey County · #23 of 92 in-state.
Posey County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (260 personnel across 9 departments) - #23 of 92 in-state; mix 0/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #23 of 92 in Indiana
- 2.31 stations per 100 personnel
- 48% of roster in General Electric Plastics Emergency Response Team
- 8 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Posey County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Black Township Fire and Rescue Mount Vernon · EMS | other | - |
| General Electric Plastics Emergency Response Team Mount Vernon · EMS | volunteer | 126 |
| Griffin Bethel Volunteer Fire Department Griffin · EMS | other | - |
| Marrs Township Volunteer Fire Department Mount Vernon · EMS | other | - |
| Mount Vernon Fire Department Mount Vernon · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| New Harmony Volunteer Fire Department New Harmony | volunteer | 30 |
| Point Township Volunteer Fire Department Mount Vernon · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Poseyville Fire Department Poseyville · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Wadesville Center Township Volunteer Fire Department Wadesville · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (260 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
2.31 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 260 roster).
Largest book: General Electric Plastics Emergency Response Team holds 48% of county personnel (126 of 260).
Photo-finish peer: Randolph County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Posey County? ▼
Posey County has 260 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 26% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Posey County, IN? ▼
Posey County, IN has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #23 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Posey County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 9 departments (67%) in Posey County are volunteer.
Does Posey County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Posey 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 Posey County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.