Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton

Indianapolis, IN · Marion County

Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton is a Career (Paid) department serving Indianapolis, IN (Marion County), with 4 stations and 147 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

147
Total personnel
4
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+539%
above IN avg personnel
(23/dept)
99th
percentile by size
of 602 IN depts
37
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Indianapolis, IN
FDID
49023

Staffing vs the Indiana average

How Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 99% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 539% above the state average
Stations
4
State fire deaths/yr
94
IN departments
969

What This Data Tells You About Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton

Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton 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 147 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. Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton runs 539% 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 Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton have?

Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton has 147 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 539% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.

Does Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton provide EMS services?

Yes, Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton operate?

Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton operates 4 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton?

Lawrence Township Fire Department / Castleton is a Career (Paid) department serving Marion County, IN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.