County profile
Tippecanoe County, IN 13 departments
470 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Tippecanoe County · #7 of 92 in-state.
Tippecanoe County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (470 personnel across 13 departments) - #7 of 92 in-state; mix 3/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 92 in Indiana
- 4.68 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Lafayette Fire Department
- 13 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tippecanoe County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Clarks Hill Volunteer Fire Department Clarks Hill · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Lafayette Fire Department Lafayette · EMS | career | 144 |
| Lauramie Township Fire Department Stockwell · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Purdue University Fire Department West Lafayette · EMS | career | 29 |
| Randolph Township Volunteer Fire Department Romney · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Shadeland Volunteer Fire Department Lafayette · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Sheffield Township Volunteer Fire Department Dayton · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Tippecanoe Township Volunteer Fire Department Battle Ground · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Wabash Township Volunteer Fire Department West Lafayette · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Washington Township / Buck Creek Fire Department Lafayette · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Wea Township Community Fire Department Lafayette · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| West Lafayette Fire Department West Lafayette · EMS | career | 35 |
| West Point Volunteer Fire Association Westpoint · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (470 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (77% volunteer).
4.68 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 470 roster).
Largest book: Lafayette Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (144 of 470).
Photo-finish peer: Campbell County, KY (-1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Tippecanoe County? ▼
Tippecanoe County has 470 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 57% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Tippecanoe County, IN? ▼
Tippecanoe County, IN has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Tippecanoe County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 13 departments (77%) in Tippecanoe County are volunteer.
Does Tippecanoe County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Tippecanoe 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 Tippecanoe County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.