County profile
Starke County, IN 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Starke County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Starke County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 174 personnel), #50 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #50 of 92 in Indiana
- 4.60 stations per 100 personnel
- 36% of roster in Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Starke County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bass Lake-California Township Fire Department Knox · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Hamlet Fire Department Hamlet · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Knox Center Township Fire Department Knox | volunteer | 25 |
| Koontz Lake-Oregon Township Volunteer Fire Department Walkerton · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| North Judson Volunteer Fire Department North Judson | other | - |
| San Pierre Railroad Township Volunteer Fire Department San Pierre · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department Knox · EMS | volunteer | 63 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
4.60 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 174 roster).
Largest book: Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 36% of county personnel (63 of 174).
Photo-finish peer: Yuba County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Starke County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Starke County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Starke County, IN? ▼
Starke County, IN has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #50 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Starke County? ▼
Starke County has 174 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 9% above the Indiana average.
Does Starke County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Starke 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 Starke County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.