Volunteer EMS Provider

Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated

Columbus, IN · Bartholomew County

Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Columbus, IN (Bartholomew County), with 1 station and 23 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

23
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+0%
above IN avg personnel
(23/dept)
31th
percentile by size
of 602 IN depts
23
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Columbus, IN
FDID
03009

Staffing vs the Indiana average

How Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 31% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 0% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
94
IN departments
969

What This Data Tells You About Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated

Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated operates as a Volunteer department in Columbus, within Bartholomew County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 23 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. Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated runs 0% 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 Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated have?

Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated has 23 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 0% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.

Does Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated provide EMS services?

Yes, Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated operate?

Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated?

Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Bartholomew 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.

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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.