County profile
Tipton County, IN 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Tipton County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Tipton County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 117 personnel), #72 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #72 of 92 in Indiana
- 4.27 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Cicero Township Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Tipton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cicero Township Fire Department Tipton · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Kempton Fire and Rescue Incorporated Kempton · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Sharpsville Volunteer Fire Department Sharpsville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Tipton Fire Department Tipton · EMS | career | 17 |
| Wildcat Township Volunteer Fire Department Windfall · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
4.27 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 117 roster).
Largest book: Cicero Township Fire Department holds 28% of county personnel (33 of 117).
Photo-finish peer: Perry County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Tipton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Tipton County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Tipton County, IN? ▼
Tipton County, IN has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #72 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Tipton County? ▼
Tipton County has 117 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 0% above the Indiana average.
Does Tipton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Tipton 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 Tipton County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.