County profile
Bucks County, PA 43 departments
1,592 HIFLD personnel across 43 departments in Bucks County · #10 of 67 in-state.
Bucks County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,592 personnel across 43 departments) - #10 of 67 in-state; mix 1/29/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.58 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Yardley-Makefield Fire Company
- 35 of 43 depts provide EMS
- 43 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bucks County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,592 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 29 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
2.58 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (41 stations / 1,592 roster).
Largest book: Yardley-Makefield Fire Company holds 13% of county personnel (210 of 1,592).
Photo-finish peer: Onondaga County, NY (+7 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Bucks County? ▼
Bucks County has 1,592 total fire department personnel across 43 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 6% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Bucks County, PA? ▼
Bucks County, PA has 43 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 29 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Bucks County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 29 of 43 departments (67%) in Bucks County are volunteer.
Does Bucks County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 53 departments in Bucks 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 Bucks County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.