Franklin Township Fire Department
Indianapolis, IN · Marion County
Franklin Township Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Indianapolis, IN (Marion County), with 4 stations and 103 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 103
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 602 IN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Indianapolis, IN
- County
- Marion County
- FDID
- 49004
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-03214 | $223,745 |
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 Franklin Township Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 96% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 94
- IN departments
- 969
What This Data Tells You About Franklin Township Fire Department
Franklin Township Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Indianapolis, within Marion County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 103 total personnel, 4 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. Franklin Township Fire Department runs 348% 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: Franklin Township Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $223,745 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 Franklin Township Fire Department have? ▼
Franklin Township Fire Department has 103 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 348% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.
Does Franklin Township Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Franklin Township Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Franklin Township Fire Department operate? ▼
Franklin Township Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Franklin Township Fire Department? ▼
Franklin Township Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Marion County, IN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Franklin Township Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Franklin Township Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $223,745 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
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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