County profile
Berks County, PA 47 departments
1,499 HIFLD personnel across 47 departments in Berks County · #8 of 67 in-state.
Berks County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,499 personnel across 47 departments) - #8 of 67 in-state; mix 1/34/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.94 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Reading Fire and Rescue Rainbow - Junior Fire Company
- 6 of 47 depts provide EMS
- 47 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Berks County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,499 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 34 volunteer, 0 combination (72% volunteer).
2.94 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (44 stations / 1,499 roster).
Largest book: Reading Fire and Rescue Rainbow - Junior Fire Company holds 12% of county personnel (184 of 1,499).
Photo-finish peer: Franklin County, OH (+26 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Berks County? ▼
Berks County has 1,499 total fire department personnel across 47 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 9% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Berks County, PA? ▼
Berks County, PA has 47 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 34 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Berks County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 34 of 47 departments (72%) in Berks County are volunteer.
Does Berks County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Berks 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 Berks County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.