Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Crawfordsville Fire Department

Crawfordsville, IN · Montgomery County

Crawfordsville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Crawfordsville, IN (Montgomery County), with 2 stations and 39 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

39
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+70%
above IN avg personnel
(23/dept)
79th
percentile by size
of 602 IN depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
$967K
2 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Crawfordsville, IN
FDID
54001

FEMA Grant History

$967K
Total Funding
2
Awards
Year Award Amount
2012 EMW2012FH00794 $966,889
2010 EMW2009FH00860 $-1

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 Crawfordsville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 79% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 70% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
94
IN departments
969

What This Data Tells You About Crawfordsville Fire Department

Crawfordsville Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Crawfordsville, within Montgomery County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 39 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. Crawfordsville Fire Department runs 70% 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: Crawfordsville Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $966,888 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 Crawfordsville Fire Department have?

Crawfordsville Fire Department has 39 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 70% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.

Does Crawfordsville Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Crawfordsville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Crawfordsville Fire Department operate?

Crawfordsville Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Crawfordsville Fire Department?

Crawfordsville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Montgomery County, IN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has Crawfordsville Fire Department received federal grants?

Yes, Crawfordsville Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $966,888 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2012.

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.