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
(23/dept)
of 602 IN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Lynn, IN
- County
- Randolph County
- FDID
- 68003
FEMA Grant History
| 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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