County profile
Chester County, PA 33 departments
1,193 HIFLD personnel across 33 departments in Chester County · #14 of 67 in-state.
Chester County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,193 personnel across 33 departments) - #14 of 67 in-state; mix 1/23/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #14 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 9% of roster in Honey Brook Fire Company
- 19 of 33 depts provide EMS
- 33 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Chester County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,193 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 23 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
2.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (28 stations / 1,193 roster).
Largest book: Honey Brook Fire Company holds 9% of county personnel (110 of 1,193).
Photo-finish peer: Jackson County, MO (-1 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Chester County? ▼
Chester County has 1,193 total fire department personnel across 33 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 3% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Chester County, PA? ▼
Chester County, PA has 33 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 23 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Chester County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 23 of 33 departments (70%) in Chester County are volunteer.
Does Chester County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 26 departments in Chester County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Chester County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.