County profile
Wells County, IN 7 departments
Volunteer share 71% across 7 HIFLD departments in Wells County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Wells County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (71% of 7 departments; 121 personnel), #68 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #68 of 92 in Indiana
- 4.13 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Bluffton Fire Department
- 1 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Wells County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bluffton Fire Department Bluffton | volunteer | 38 |
| Chester Township Volunteer Fire Department Poneto | other | - |
| Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Department Liberty Center · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Nottingham Township Volunteer Fire Department Keystone | other | - |
| Ossian Volunteer Fire Department Ossian | volunteer | 27 |
| Poneto Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Poneto | volunteer | 16 |
| Uniondale Volunteer Fire Department Uniondale | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (71% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
4.13 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 121 roster).
Largest book: Bluffton Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (38 of 121).
Photo-finish peer: Franklin County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Wells County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Wells County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Wells County, IN? ▼
Wells County, IN has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #68 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Wells County? ▼
Wells County has 121 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 26% below the Indiana average.
Does Wells County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Wells 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 Wells County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.