Huntington was the first city on the Bell network to adopt 911 emergency dialing. Well-trained and highly skilled volunteer firefighters serve most of Huntington County. A staff of 38 full-time firefighters provide professional fire protection for residents of Huntington Township. Three strategically-located fire stations are equipped with modern firefighting tools, including four pumpers, aerial and grass fire trucks, and rescue boats. The county sheriff and sheriff's deputies protect area residents 24 hours per day.
All officers undertake ongoing specialized training in a variety of law enforcement disciplines.
With the advent of a 24-hour duty roster, already low crime rates have decreased in recent years. The City of Huntington's Police Department comprises 29 full-time officers and six civilian personnel, backed by 10 reserve officers. Huntington County is a place of good neighbors. Among the county's most notable human service agencies is Pathfinder Services, Inc . Its Community Living Services program provides 24-hour supervised group residences for adults with developmental disabilities.