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)
5-Year Trends
Total Incidents
By Incident Type
Key Metrics
33,304
Avg Incidents / Year
59.2%
EMS Share
4.7%
Fire Share
9.8%
False Alarm Rate
-46.3%
5-Year Trend
24
Departments
Departments
| Department ▲ | 5-Year Incidents ▼ | Fire % ▲ | EMS % ▲ | False Alarm % ▲ | Trend ▲ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gary FD | 42,670 | 6.2% | 52.1% | 14.9% | -79.6% |
| Crown Point FD | 23,853 | 2.3% | 75.9% | 5.2% | +40.6% |
| Hammond FD | 13,132 | 3.9% | 63.5% | 4.7% | -81.8% |
| Merrillville FD | 11,718 | 6.4% | 38.3% | 19.8% | -19.5% |
| Schererville FD | 10,739 | 2% | 76.5% | 7.7% | +674.2% |
| Cedar Lake FD | 8,825 | 3.3% | 63.7% | 3.2% | +25.9% |
| Dyer VFD | 8,401 | 2.6% | 63.3% | 7.4% | +4.5% |
| Hobart FD | 8,321 | 1.8% | 71.6% | 4.9% | -64% |
| East Chicago FD | 6,740 | 4.1% | 62.2% | 11.1% | +585.5% |
| Lake of Four Seasons Volunteer Fire Force | 5,842 | 3.6% | 74.7% | 4.4% | -51.1% |
| Saint John FD | 5,200 | 2.8% | 72.1% | 4.2% | -54% |
| Lake Station VFD | 4,125 | 6.8% | 53.5% | 5.9% | -31.1% |
| Munster VFD | 2,929 | 9.2% | 18.2% | 26.2% | +2% |
| Griffith VFD | 2,592 | 11.8% | 18.9% | 23.3% | -10.5% |
| Highland VFD | 2,513 | 8.3% | 21.5% | 17.8% | +9.6% |
| Lake Hills VFD | 2,476 | 9.2% | 52.2% | 3.4% | +44.4% |
| Lake Dalecarlia VFD | 1,897 | 11.1% | 62.1% | 1.4% | -24% |
| Lake Ridge VFD | 1,546 | 12.3% | 23.2% | 7.4% | -43.2% |
| New Chicago VFD | 1,422 | 7.2% | 66.5% | 1.9% | -40.8% |
| Lowell VFD | 1,110 | 10.7% | 40.5% | 8.8% | -89.6% |
| Whiting FD | 387 | 4.9% | 11.1% | 21.2% | -29.1% |
| Schneider VFD | 70 | 10% | 82.9% | 0% | -82.8% |
| Lake County Fire Chiefs Association | 12 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
| Shelby VFD | 0 | 0% | 0% | 0% | — |
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