Valparaiso Fire Department
Valparaiso, IN · Porter County
Valparaiso Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Valparaiso, IN (Porter County), with 2 stations and 53 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 53
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 602 IN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Valparaiso, IN
- County
- Porter County
- FDID
- 64016
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FF-00895 | $1,183,650 |
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 Valparaiso Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 88% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 94
- IN departments
- 969
What This Data Tells You About Valparaiso Fire Department
Valparaiso Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Valparaiso, within Porter County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 53 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. Valparaiso Fire Department runs 130% 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: Valparaiso Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $1,183,650 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 Valparaiso Fire Department have? ▼
Valparaiso Fire Department has 53 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 130% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.
Does Valparaiso Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Valparaiso Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Valparaiso Fire Department operate? ▼
Valparaiso Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Valparaiso Fire Department? ▼
Valparaiso Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Porter County, IN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Valparaiso Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Valparaiso Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $1,183,650 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
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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