Benton, IN

County incident profile · 2021–2025

2,218
5-Year Incidents
6
Departments
8,719
Population
50.9
Incidents / 1K / Yr
Data disclaimer: Based on the NFIRS Public Data Release (2021–2025). NFIRS is voluntarily reported and may not include all departments or incidents. Some departments have missing years or incomplete records. Totals shown reflect data as submitted and may not represent complete activity.

Incident Composition (2021–2025)

EMS / Rescue
1,344 (60.6%)
Fire
276 (12.4%)
Service Calls
191 (8.6%)
Good Intent
159 (7.2%)
False Alarms
98 (4.4%)

5-Year Trends

Total Incidents

By Incident Type

Key Metrics

444
Avg Incidents / Year
60.6%
EMS Share
12.4%
Fire Share
4.4%
False Alarm Rate
-19.2%
5-Year Trend
6
Departments

Departments

Showing 6 of 6
Department 5-Year Incidents Fire % EMS % False Alarm % Trend
Otterbein Area Volunteer Fire Rescue 1,038 8.6% 70.9% 3.9% -35.9%
Fowlercenter Twp VFD 563 15.5% 57.4% 7.3% +39.8%
Boswellgrant VFD 281 11.7% 35.2% 4.6% -18.1%
Oxford VFD 264 17.4% 54.9% 1.5% -23.1%
Richland Twp Vfdearl Park 72 29.2% 56.9% 0% -69.2%
Hickory Grove Twp VFD 0 0% 0% 0%
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