County profile
Putnam County, IN 10 departments
Volunteer share 90% across 10 HIFLD departments in Putnam County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Putnam County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (90% of 10 departments; 244 personnel), #24 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #24 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Cloverdale Township Fire Department
- 6 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Putnam County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bainbridge Volunteer Fire Department Bainbridge · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Cloverdale Township Fire Department Cloverdale · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Fillmore Volunteer Fire Department Fillmore · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Floyd Township Fire and Rescue Fillmore · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Greencastle Fire Department Greencastle · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department Coatesville | volunteer | 19 |
| Reelsville-Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department Reelsville | volunteer | 26 |
| Roachdale Fire Department Roachdale | volunteer | 24 |
| Russellville and Community Volunteer Fire Department Russellville | volunteer | 20 |
| Van Bibber Lake Volunteer Fire Department Greencastle · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (90% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (90% volunteer).
3.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 244 roster).
Largest book: Cloverdale Township Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (39 of 244).
Photo-finish peer: Randolph County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Putnam County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 10 departments (90%) in Putnam County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Putnam County, IN? ▼
Putnam County, IN has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Putnam County? ▼
Putnam County has 244 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 4% above the Indiana average.
Does Putnam County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Putnam 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 Putnam County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.