Volunteer EMS Provider

THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY

Farmersburg, IN · Sullivan County

THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY is a Volunteer department serving Farmersburg, IN (Sullivan 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
+57%
above IN avg personnel
(23/dept)
74th
percentile by size
of 602 IN depts
18
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Farmersburg, IN
FDID
77002

Staffing vs the Indiana average

How THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 74% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 57% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
94
IN departments
969

What This Data Tells You About THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY

THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY operates as a Volunteer department in Farmersburg, within Sullivan 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, 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. THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead. 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 THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY have?

THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY has 36 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 57% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.

Does THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY provide EMS services?

Yes, THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY operate?

THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY?

THUNDERBIRD FIRE PROTECTION TERRITORY is a Volunteer department serving Sullivan County, IN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.