Fire Department Information

How many people work at the fire department?

Monticello has 23 Full time Firefighters and 6 regularly scheduled part time positions. All Full time Firefighters for the City must be Indiana Certified Paramedics. Regularly scheduled part time Firefighters must be a minimum of Indiana certified EMT- B. The Fire Department also has PRN employees who are Firefighters with a minimum of Indiana EMT-B certification. The PRN employees are considered part time employees but are scheduled to work as needed without a permanent shift assignment.

What kind of fire fighting equipment does the MFD have?

MFD Equipment:

• The MFD emergency vehicles includes
• 3 Advanced Life Support (ALS) equipped ambulances
• 2 Front-line Pumpers
• 1 Reserve Pumper
• 1-100 foot aerial Ladder Truck
• 1 Heavy Rescue Truck (also certified as an ALS, Non-Transport Vehicle)
• 1 Tanker
• 1 Brush Truck
• 1 Water Rescue Vehicle
• 2 Rescue Boats (1 rigid hulled and 1 inflatable)

What is the current ISO rating for insurance reporting?

The Insurance Services Organization (ISO) rates city Fire Departments in fire fighting response and success. This rating determines insurance rates in designated fire protection areas. The lower the rating number, the better the insurance rates are. Currently the Monticello Fire Department ISO rating is a 4.

How do I contact the Fire Department?

If you have an emergency in the area please call 911.
The non-emergency number for the fire department office is 574-583-3151
The non-emergency number for the fire station is 574-583-6401
The mailing address of the department is 120 W. Washington, Monticello, Indiana, 47960
The email address of Fire Chief Galen Logan is This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

How do I contact an ambulance?

Dial 911.

How do I schedule a tour of the Fire Station?

Contact the Monticello Fire Department at 574-583-6401 and ask to speak to the shift officer.

Who do I contact with questions about an ambulance bill?

Contact the Monticello Fire Department buisness office at 574-583-3151.

How do I schedule a fire prevention speaker?

Contact the Monticello Fire Department at 574-583-6401 and ask to speak to the shift officer.