North Vernon Fire Department
North Vernon, IN · Jennings County
North Vernon Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving North Vernon, IN (Jennings County), with 2 stations and 36 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 36
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 602 IN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- North Vernon, IN
- County
- Jennings County
- FDID
- 40007
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FR-0010 | $407,978 |
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 North Vernon Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 74% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 94
- IN departments
- 969
What This Data Tells You About North Vernon Fire Department
North Vernon Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in North Vernon, within Jennings County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 36 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. North Vernon Fire Department runs 57% 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: North Vernon Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $407,978 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 North Vernon Fire Department have? ▼
North Vernon Fire Department has 36 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 57% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.
Does North Vernon Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, North Vernon Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does North Vernon Fire Department operate? ▼
North Vernon Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is North Vernon Fire Department? ▼
North Vernon Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Jennings County, IN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has North Vernon Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, North Vernon Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $407,978 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2009.
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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