County profile
Switzerland County, IN 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Switzerland County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Switzerland County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 137 personnel), #62 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #62 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.65 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Jefferson Craig Fire and Rescue
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Switzerland County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| East Enterprise Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Florence · EMS | other | - |
| East Enterprise Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Vevay · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Jefferson Craig Fire and Rescue Vevay · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Moorefield Community Fire Department 1 Incorporated Vevay · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Patriot Volunteer Fire Department Patriot · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Posey Township Fire Department Patriot · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
3.65 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 137 roster).
Largest book: Jefferson Craig Fire and Rescue holds 28% of county personnel (39 of 137).
Photo-finish peer: Van Buren County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Switzerland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Switzerland County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Switzerland County, IN? ▼
Switzerland County, IN has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #62 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Switzerland County? ▼
Switzerland County has 137 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 0% above the Indiana average.
Does Switzerland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Switzerland 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 Switzerland County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.