County profile
Steuben County, IN 9 departments
Volunteer share 89% across 9 HIFLD departments in Steuben County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Steuben County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (89% of 9 departments; 227 personnel), #32 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #32 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.52 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Steuben County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Angola Fire Department Angola · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Fremont Volunteer Fire Department Fremont · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department Hamilton · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Helmer Volunteer Fire Department Helmer | volunteer | 32 |
| Hudson Fire Department Hudson | other | - |
| Metz Volunteer Fire Department Angola | volunteer | 11 |
| Orland Volunteer Fire Department Orland · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Pleasant Lake Volunteer Fire Department Pleasant Lake · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Salem Center Volunteer Fire Department Hudson · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (89% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (89% volunteer).
3.52 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 227 roster).
Largest book: Hamilton Volunteer Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (41 of 227).
Photo-finish peer: Yellow Medicine County, MN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Steuben County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Steuben County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Steuben County, IN? ▼
Steuben County, IN has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #32 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Steuben County? ▼
Steuben County has 227 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 9% above the Indiana average.
Does Steuben County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Steuben 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 Steuben County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.