Decatur Township Fire Department

Decatur Township Fire Department is staffed by professional career firefighters and serves as a local fire department in Indianapolis, IN. Operating out of 3 stations and classified as a Career organization. Headquartered at 5410 S High School RD, Indianapolis, IN, 46221-4044.

317-856-5400

317-856-1426

Mailing: 5410 S High School RD, Indianapolis, IN, 46221-4044

85 Department Personnel

Career Firefighters

70

Volunteer Firefighters

0

Paid-Per-Call

0

Civilian & Support Staff

15

Total Calls
7,228
Fire Calls
2.5%
EMS Calls
69.2%
Other Calls
28.3%

Department Statistics

Detailed incident statistics and response metrics for this department.

Avg. Response Time
8m 33s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.4
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (1764 calls)
Avg. Call Duration
48m 42s

Call Summary

Overview of incident data reported to NFIRS - January 3rd 2024 to December 31st 2024

Metric Value
Total Fire Calls
2.5% (178 calls)
Total EMS Calls
69.2% (5,001 calls)
Total Other Calls
28.3% (2,049 calls)
Generic Call Type
Rescue & Emergency Medical Service Incidents
Most Common Call Type
EMS call, excluding vehicle accident with injury
Most Common Action
Provide basic life support (BLS)
Busiest Month
October (724 calls)
Busiest District
71 (1,983 calls)
Busiest Hours
4 PM - 8 PM (1764 calls)
Avg. Response Time
8m 33s
Avg. Call Duration
48m 42s
Avg. Personnel Responding
4.4
Mutual Aid Received
446
Mutual Aid Given
2,164