County profile
St Joseph County, IN 18 departments
454 HIFLD personnel across 18 departments in St Joseph County · #9 of 92 in-state.
St Joseph County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (454 personnel across 18 departments) - #9 of 92 in-state; mix 3/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 92 in Indiana
- 4.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Mishawaka Fire Department
- 16 of 18 depts provide EMS
- 18 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in St Joseph County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (454 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 454 roster).
Largest book: Mishawaka Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (92 of 454).
Photo-finish peer: Dona Ana County, NM (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve St Joseph County? ▼
St Joseph County has 454 total fire department personnel across 18 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 9% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in St Joseph County, IN? ▼
St Joseph County, IN has 18 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are St Joseph County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
St Joseph County has a mix: 3 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does St Joseph County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in St Joseph 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 St Joseph County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.