Volunteer EMS Provider

LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT

Lynn, IN · Randolph County

LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Lynn, IN (Randolph County), with 2 stations and 24 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

24
Total personnel
2
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+4%
above IN avg personnel
(23/dept)
33th
percentile by size
of 602 IN depts
12
personnel per station
staffing density
$571K
2 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Lynn, IN
FDID
68003

FEMA Grant History

$571K
Total Funding
2
Awards
Year Award Amount
2021 EMW-2021-FG-00577 $396,229.52
2019 EMW-2019-FG-07882 $174,308.78

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 LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 33% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 4% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
94
IN departments
969

What This Data Tells You About LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT

LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT operates as a Volunteer department in Lynn, within Randolph County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT runs 4% 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: LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $570,538.3 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT have?

LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 4% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.

Does LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT provide EMS services?

Yes, LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT operate?

LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT?

LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT is a Volunteer department serving Randolph County, IN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT received federal grants?

Yes, LYNN FIRE DEPARTMENT has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $570,538.3 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.

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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Federal data sources

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.