County profile
Bradford County, PA 21 departments
878 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Bradford County · #23 of 67 in-state.
Bradford County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (878 personnel across 21 departments) - #23 of 67 in-state; mix 0/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #23 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 1.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 20% of roster in Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Department
- 2 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bradford County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (878 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
1.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 878 roster).
Largest book: Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Department holds 20% of county personnel (175 of 878).
Photo-finish peer: Stark County, OH (-8 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Bradford County? ▼
Bradford County has 878 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 42, which is 20% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Bradford County, PA? ▼
Bradford County, PA has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #23 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Bradford County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 21 departments (67%) in Bradford County are volunteer.
Does Bradford County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Bradford 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 Bradford County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.