Volunteer EMS Provider

Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue

Bloomington, IN · Monroe County

Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Bloomington, IN (Monroe County), with 2 stations and 60 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

60
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+161%
above IN avg personnel
(23/dept)
92th
percentile by size
of 602 IN depts
30
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Bloomington, IN
FDID
53004

Staffing vs the Indiana average

How Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 92% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 161% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
94
IN departments
969

What This Data Tells You About Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue

Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue operates as a Volunteer department in Bloomington, within Monroe County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 60 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Indiana has 969 registered fire departments and 21,919 total personnel, averaging roughly 23 staff per department. Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue runs 161% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 43,600 fires, 94 fire deaths, and 55% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue have?

Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue has 60 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 161% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.

Does Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue provide EMS services?

Yes, Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue operate?

Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue?

Bloomington Township Department of Fire and Rescue is a Volunteer department serving Monroe County, IN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Indiana?

Indiana has 969 fire departments with 21,919 total personnel. 55% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.