Career (Paid)

Washington Fire Department

Washington, IN · Daviess County

Washington Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Washington, IN (Daviess County), with 2 stations and 17 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

17
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-26%
below IN avg personnel
(23/dept)
8th
percentile by size
of 602 IN depts
9
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Washington, IN
FDID
14008

Staffing vs the Indiana average

How Washington Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Indiana. It is larger than 8% of the 602 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 26% below the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
94
IN departments
969

What This Data Tells You About Washington Fire Department

Washington Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Washington, within Daviess County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 17 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Washington Fire Department runs 26% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Washington Fire Department have?

Washington Fire Department has 17 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 26% below the Indiana average of 23 per department.

Does Washington Fire Department provide EMS services?

Washington Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Washington Fire Department operate?

Washington Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Washington Fire Department?

Washington Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Daviess County, IN. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.