Operations
There are currently 14 Divisions of Operations in the Indianapolis Fire Department: Communications, Emergency Operations, Emergency Medical Services, Executive Services, Finance and Pension, Fire Investigations Section, Fire and Life Safety, Homeland Security/Special Operations and Training, Quartermaster, Information Technology, Media Relations, Safety, Support Services, and USAR Indiana Task Force One.
There are currently 45 Fire Stations located throughout the city of Indianapolis, organized into 7 Battalions. The IFD operates and maintains a fire apparatus fleet of 43 Engines, 23 Ladders, 6 Squads(Medic), 13 Tactical Rescue Units (including one Trailer), 4 Tactical Support Units (TSU's), 32 Medic Units (IEMS Medic Ambulances), 2 Tankers, a Foam Unit, 2 Decontamination Units, 1 Mass Casualty Unit(MERV), 1 Grass Rig, 4 Rescue Boats, 3 Rehabilitation Units(RHU), 3 Safety Officers Units, 2 EMS Duty Officer's Units, and a Shift Commander's Unit.
The following is a listing of all fire station locations and apparatus in the IFD, organized by battalion.
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