County profile
Whitley County, IN 9 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 9 HIFLD departments in Whitley County (Indiana) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Whitley County, IN is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 9 departments; 291 personnel), #17 of 92 in-state.
- Personnel rank #17 of 92 in Indiana
- 3.09 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Columbia City Fire Department
- 7 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 969 Indiana departments statewide
Fire Departments in Whitley County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Township Volunteer Fire Department South Whitley | volunteer | 45 |
| Columbia City Fire Department Columbia City · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
| Columbia Township Fire Department Columbia City · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| Jefferson Center-Whitley County Volunteer Fire Department Columbia City · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Richland Township Fire and Rescue Larwill · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Smith Township Fire Department Churubusco · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Thorncreek Township Fire Department Columbia City · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Union Township Volunteer Fire Department Columbia City | volunteer | 28 |
| Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department Columbia City · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.09 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 291 roster).
Largest book: Columbia City Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (46 of 291).
Photo-finish peer: Covington County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Whitley County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 9 departments (100%) in Whitley County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Whitley County, IN? ▼
Whitley County, IN has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #17 of 92 among Indiana counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Whitley County? ▼
Whitley County has 291 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 39% above the Indiana average.
Does Whitley County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Whitley 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 Whitley County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.