County profile
Scott County, IN 6 departments
52 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Scott County · #89 of 92 in-state.
Scott County, IN reports a light HIFLD roster (52 personnel, 6 departments); #89 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #89 of 92 in Indiana
- 5.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 54% of roster in Scottsburg Volunteer Fire Department / Scottsburg City Fire Department
- 2 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Scott County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Fire Base Austin | other | - |
| Finley Township Volunteer Fire Department Scottsburg | other | - |
| Jennings Township Volunteer Fire Department Austin | volunteer | 24 |
| Lexington Volunteer Fire Department Lexington · EMS | other | - |
| Scottsburg Volunteer Fire Department / Scottsburg City Fire Department Scottsburg · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Vienna Township Volunteer Fire Department Scottsburg | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (52 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
5.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 52 roster).
Largest book: Scottsburg Volunteer Fire Department / Scottsburg City Fire Department holds 54% of county personnel (28 of 52).
Photo-finish peer: San Benito County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Scott County? ▼
Scott County has 52 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 61% below the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Scott County, IN? ▼
Scott County, IN has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #89 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Scott County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Scott County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Scott County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Scott 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 Scott County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.