County profile
Armstrong County, PA 21 departments
838 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Armstrong County · #31 of 67 in-state.
Armstrong County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (838 personnel across 21 departments) - #31 of 67 in-state; mix 0/18/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #31 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.39 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 11 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Armstrong County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (838 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 18 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
2.39 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 838 roster).
Largest book: Parks Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (100 of 838).
Photo-finish peer: St Clair County, IL (-2 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Armstrong County? ▼
Armstrong County has 838 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 40, which is 14% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Armstrong County, PA? ▼
Armstrong County, PA has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 18 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #31 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Armstrong County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 18 of 21 departments (86%) in Armstrong County are volunteer.
Does Armstrong County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 17 departments in Armstrong County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Armstrong County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.