County profile
Clarion County, PA 16 departments
456 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Clarion County · #49 of 67 in-state.
Clarion County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (456 personnel across 16 departments) - #49 of 67 in-state; mix 0/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #49 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Limestone Township Fire Department
- 5 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Clarion County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (456 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
2.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 456 roster).
Largest book: Limestone Township Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (80 of 456).
Photo-finish peer: Rock Island County, IL (+0 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Clarion County? ▼
Clarion County has 456 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 17% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Clarion County, PA? ▼
Clarion County, PA has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #49 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Clarion County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 16 departments (69%) in Clarion County are volunteer.
Does Clarion County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Clarion 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 Clarion County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.