Indiana Fire Departments Recruit New Volunteers

BLOOMINGTON/GALVESTON, Ind. — Fire departments across Indiana saw a surge of community interest this past Saturday as the Indiana Fire Chiefs Association (IFCA) hosted a series of successful recruitment open houses aimed at boosting volunteer firefighter ranks.

The statewide initiative, done in partnership with local fire departments like the Monroe Fire Protection District in Bloomington and the Galveston Fire Department in Galveston, is part of a multi-year effort to address the growing need for first responders. Over 80% of Indiana’s first responders are volunteers, relying on dedicated community members.

Bloomington and Galveston Report Strong Turnout The open houses attracted hundreds of residents eager to learn about serving their communities, resulting in immediate recruitment suc