County profile
Cumberland County, PA 22 departments
779 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Cumberland County · #20 of 67 in-state.
Cumberland County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (779 personnel across 22 departments) - #20 of 67 in-state; mix 1/17/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #20 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in New Kingstown Fire Company
- 16 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cumberland County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (779 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 17 volunteer, 0 combination (77% volunteer).
2.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (21 stations / 779 roster).
Largest book: New Kingstown Fire Company holds 26% of county personnel (200 of 779).
Photo-finish peer: Davidson County, TN (+9 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cumberland County? ▼
Cumberland County has 779 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 0% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Cumberland County, PA? ▼
Cumberland County, PA has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 17 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cumberland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 17 of 22 departments (77%) in Cumberland County are volunteer.
Does Cumberland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 29 departments in Cumberland 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 Cumberland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.