Carter Fire District
Dale, IN · Spencer County
Carter Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Dale, IN (Spencer County), with 1 station and 46 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 46
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 602 IN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Dale, IN
- County
- Spencer County
- FDID
- 74002
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-07654 | $195,712.38 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FV00387 | $191,453 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Indiana average
How Carter Fire District's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 85% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 94
- IN departments
- 969
What This Data Tells You About Carter Fire District
Carter Fire District operates as a Volunteer department in Dale, within Spencer County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 46 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Carter Fire District runs 100% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Carter Fire District has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $387,165.38 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Carter Fire District have? ▼
Carter Fire District has 46 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.
Does Carter Fire District provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Carter Fire District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Carter Fire District operate? ▼
Carter Fire District operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Carter Fire District? ▼
Carter Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Spencer County, IN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Carter Fire District received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Carter Fire District has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $387,165.38 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
How many fire departments are in Indiana? ▼
Indiana has 969 fire departments with 21,919 total personnel. 55% are volunteer departments.
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