County profile
Wayne County, IN 12 departments
277 HIFLD personnel across 12 departments in Wayne County · #20 of 92 in-state.
Wayne County, IN carries a heavy HIFLD roster (277 personnel across 12 departments) - #20 of 92 in-state; mix 1/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #20 of 92 in Indiana
- 5.42 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Richmond Fire Department
- 10 of 12 depts provide EMS
- 12 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wayne County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Abington Township Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Centerville · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Boston Fire Department Boston · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Cambridge City Volunteer Fire Department Cambridge City · EMS | other | - |
| Centerville Fire and Rescue Centerville · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Clay Township Volunteer Fire Department Greens Fork · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Dublin Volunteer Fire and Rescue Dublin · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Fountain City-New Garden Township Fire Department Fountain City · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Hagerstown-Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department Hagerstown · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Milton Washington Township Fire Department Milton · EMS | other | - |
| Richmond Fire Department Richmond · EMS | career | 82 |
| Webster Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Richmond | volunteer | 13 |
| Williamsburg Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Williamsburg | volunteer | 16 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (277 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
5.42 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 277 roster).
Largest book: Richmond Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (82 of 277).
Photo-finish peer: Marion County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Wayne County? ▼
Wayne County has 277 total fire department personnel across 12 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 0% above the Indiana average.
How many fire departments are in Wayne County, IN? ▼
Wayne County, IN has 12 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
Are Wayne County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 12 departments (75%) in Wayne County are volunteer.
Does Wayne County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 10 departments in Wayne 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 Wayne County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.