Monticello Fire Department
Monticello, IN · White County
Monticello Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Monticello, IN (White County), with 1 station and 37 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 37
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 602 IN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Monticello, IN
- County
- White County
- FDID
- 91006
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-18782 | $283,376 |
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 Monticello Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 77% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 94
- IN departments
- 969
What This Data Tells You About Monticello Fire Department
Monticello Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Monticello, within White County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 37 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. Monticello Fire Department runs 61% 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: Monticello Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $283,376 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 Monticello Fire Department have? ▼
Monticello Fire Department has 37 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 61% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.
Does Monticello Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Monticello Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Monticello Fire Department operate? ▼
Monticello Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Monticello Fire Department? ▼
Monticello Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving White County, IN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Monticello Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Monticello Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $283,376 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
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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