Volunteer EMS Provider

Indiana Fire Association - West

Indiana, PA · Indiana County

Indiana Fire Association - West is a Volunteer department serving Indiana, PA (Indiana County), with 2 stations and 74 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

74
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+111%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
87th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
37
personnel per station
staffing density
$326K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Indiana, PA
FDID
32100

FEMA Grant History

$326K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2017 EMW2016FO02524 $325,997

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How Indiana Fire Association - West's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 87% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 111% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Indiana Fire Association - West

Indiana Fire Association - West operates as a Volunteer department in Indiana, within Indiana County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 74 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Pennsylvania has 2,427 registered fire departments and 85,879 total personnel, averaging roughly 35 staff per department. Indiana Fire Association - West runs 111% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 73,800 fires, 115 fire deaths, and 67% 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: Indiana Fire Association - West has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $325,997 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 Indiana Fire Association - West have?

Indiana Fire Association - West has 74 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 111% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Indiana Fire Association - West provide EMS services?

Yes, Indiana Fire Association - West provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Indiana Fire Association - West operate?

Indiana Fire Association - West operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Indiana Fire Association - West?

Indiana Fire Association - West is a Volunteer department serving Indiana County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has Indiana Fire Association - West received federal grants?

Yes, Indiana Fire Association - West has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $325,997 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.

How many fire departments are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 2,427 fire departments with 85,879 total personnel. 67% 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.