County profile
Wabash County, IN 10 departments
Volunteer share 70% across 10 HIFLD departments in Wabash County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Wabash County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (70% of 10 departments; 197 personnel), #39 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #39 of 92 in Indiana
- 4.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Lagro Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wabash County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Chester Township Fire Department North Manchester · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Lafontaine-Liberty Township Fire Department Lafontaine | volunteer | 21 |
| Lagro Volunteer Fire Department Lagro | volunteer | 35 |
| Lincolnville Volunteer Fire Department Wabash | volunteer | 24 |
| Noble Township Volunteer Fire Department Wabash · EMS | other | - |
| North Manchester Fire Department North Manchester · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Pleasant Township Fire Department North Manchester · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Roann Volunteer Fire Department Roann | volunteer | 20 |
| Urbana Fire Department Urbana · EMS | other | - |
| Wabash Fire Department Wabash · EMS | career | 31 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (70% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
4.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 197 roster).
Largest book: Lagro Volunteer Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (35 of 197).
Photo-finish peer: Warren County, MS (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Wabash County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 10 departments (70%) in Wabash County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Wabash County, IN? ▼
Wabash County, IN has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #39 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Wabash County? ▼
Wabash County has 197 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 13% below the Indiana average.
Does Wabash County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Wabash 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 Wabash County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.