Walkerton Fire Department
Walkerton, IN · St Joseph County
Walkerton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Walkerton, IN (St Joseph County), with 1 station and 48 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 48
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(23/dept)
of 602 IN depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Walkerton, IN
- County
- St Joseph County
- FDID
- 71017
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-10608 | $763,957 |
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 Walkerton Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 87% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 94
- IN departments
- 969
What This Data Tells You About Walkerton Fire Department
Walkerton Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Walkerton, within St Joseph County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 48 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Walkerton Fire Department runs 109% 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: Walkerton Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $763,957 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 Walkerton Fire Department have? ▼
Walkerton Fire Department has 48 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 109% above the Indiana average of 23 per department.
Does Walkerton Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Walkerton Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Walkerton Fire Department operate? ▼
Walkerton Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Walkerton Fire Department? ▼
Walkerton Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving St Joseph County, IN. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Walkerton Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Walkerton Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $763,957 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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