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
(23/dept)
of 602 IN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Crawfordsville, IN
- County
- Montgomery County
- FDID
- 54001
FEMA Grant History
| 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.
- 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.
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