Richmond Fire Department
Richmond, IN · Wayne County
Richmond Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Richmond, IN (Wayne County), with 6 stations and 82 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 82
- Total personnel
- 6
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 602 IN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Richmond, IN
- County
- Wayne County
- FDID
- 89011
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-02784 | $372,980 |
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 Richmond Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 95% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 6
- State fire deaths/yr
- 94
- IN departments
- 969
What This Data Tells You About Richmond Fire Department
Richmond Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Richmond, within Wayne County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 82 total personnel, 6 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. Richmond Fire Department runs 257% 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: Richmond Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $372,980 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 Richmond Fire Department have? ▼
Richmond Fire Department has 82 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 257% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.
Does Richmond Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Richmond Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Richmond Fire Department operate? ▼
Richmond Fire Department operates 6 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Richmond Fire Department? ▼
Richmond Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Wayne County, IN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Richmond Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Richmond Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $372,980 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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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