OUR HISTORY

The Monroe Fire Protection District was formed through a series of collaborative efforts to enhance fire and emergency services across Monroe County. Starting as the Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department in 1970, it merged with Clear Creek Township in 1987 to create the Perry Clear Creek Fire Protection District. In 2019, Indian Creek Township joined, prompting a rebranding as the Monroe Fire Protection District. Changes in state law then allowed additional townships, including Van Buren, Bloomington, Benton, and Washington, to join, creating a consolidated district through the years of 2021 and 2022. Today, the Monroe Fire Protection District proudly serves nine of Monroe County’s eleven townships, including contract services to Salt and Polk Townships, protecting nearly 330 square miles with unified, high-quality emergency services.

OUR SERVICES

The Monroe Fire Protection District proudly serves the community with a team of 108+ personnel, including full-time, part-time, and substitute staff. Our dedicated firefighters operate with full-time, part-time, and volunteer personnel, ensuring round-the-clock coverage.

We operate from seven fire stations, with an eighth station co-staffed with Ellettsville Fire Department. Additionally, a ninth station is under construction and scheduled for completion by late spring/early summer 2025. Together, these stations allow us to cover over 300 square miles, delivering essential emergency services to our community.

FIRE AND EMERGENCY SERVICES

PREVENTION AND PREPARDNESS

RESCUE AND SPECIAL OPERATIONS

• Fire Suppression

  • Rapid response to fires of all types

• Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

  • Basic Life Support (BLS) non-transport to all reported incidents

  • BLS Ambulance Service supplementing IU Lifeline and responding to structure fires

• Rescue Operations

  • Rope Rescue

  • Water Rescue

  • Wilderness Search and Rescue

  • Ice Rescue

  • Auto Extrication

  • Lost/Trapped Person Rescue

• Special Operations

  • Wilderness Search and Rescue

  • Marine and Ice Rescue

  • Specialized Rope Rescue

• Fire Prevention

  • Inspections, safety programs, and fire code enforcement

• Hazardous Materials Operations

  • Regional response, including IDHS Section 8 District Response at the technician level

• Public Education

  • Fire safety education, outreach, and preparedness training

INTERESTED IN JOINING THE DEPARTMENT?

Find open positions at the link below