County profile
Washington County, IN 8 departments
Volunteer share 88% across 8 HIFLD departments in Washington County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Washington County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (88% of 8 departments; 153 personnel), #58 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #58 of 92 in Indiana
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Posey Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Blue River Fire Department Incorporated Salem · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Brown-Vernon Fire District Campbellsburg · EMS | other | - |
| Gibson Township Little York Volunteer Fire Department Scottsburg · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Jackson Township Fire Department Palmyra · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Livonia Volunteer Fire and Rescue Incorporated Campbellsburg · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Pierce - Polk Township Volunteer Fire Department Pekin · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Posey Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated Hardinsburg · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Salem Fire Department Salem | volunteer | 26 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (88% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 153 roster).
Largest book: Posey Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated holds 20% of county personnel (30 of 153).
Photo-finish peer: Pike County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Washington County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, IN? ▼
Washington County, IN has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #58 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 153 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 17% below the Indiana average.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Washington 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 Washington County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.