County profile
Cambria County, PA 43 departments
1,948 HIFLD personnel across 43 departments in Cambria County · #11 of 67 in-state.
Cambria County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,948 personnel across 43 departments) - #11 of 67 in-state; mix 1/35/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.05 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Dauntless Volunteer Fire Company
- 9 of 43 depts provide EMS
- 43 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cambria County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,948 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 35 volunteer, 0 combination (81% volunteer).
2.05 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (40 stations / 1,948 roster).
Largest book: Dauntless Volunteer Fire Company holds 10% of county personnel (198 of 1,948).
Photo-finish peer: New Castle County, DE (-4 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cambria County? ▼
Cambria County has 1,948 total fire department personnel across 43 departments. The average per department is 45, which is 29% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Cambria County, PA? ▼
Cambria County, PA has 43 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 35 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cambria County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 35 of 43 departments (81%) in Cambria County are volunteer.
Does Cambria County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Cambria 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 Cambria County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.