County profile
Butler County, PA 39 departments
1,191 HIFLD personnel across 39 departments in Butler County · #25 of 67 in-state.
Butler County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,191 personnel across 39 departments) - #25 of 67 in-state; mix 2/30/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #25 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.94 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company
- 27 of 39 depts provide EMS
- 39 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Butler County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,191 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 30 volunteer, 0 combination (77% volunteer).
2.94 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (35 stations / 1,191 roster).
Largest book: Saxonburg Volunteer Fire Company holds 10% of county personnel (118 of 1,191).
Photo-finish peer: Wayne County, NY (+0 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Butler County? ▼
Butler County has 1,191 total fire department personnel across 39 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 11% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Butler County, PA? ▼
Butler County, PA has 39 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 30 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #25 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Butler County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 30 of 39 departments (77%) in Butler County are volunteer.
Does Butler County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 27 departments in Butler 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 Butler County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.