County profile
Delaware County, PA 59 departments
2,558 HIFLD personnel across 59 departments in Delaware County · #6 of 67 in-state.
Delaware County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,558 personnel across 59 departments) - #6 of 67 in-state; mix 1/41/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #6 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.15 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Upper Darby Township Fire Department - Upper Darby Fire Company
- 40 of 59 depts provide EMS
- 59 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Delaware County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,558 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 41 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
2.15 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (55 stations / 2,558 roster).
Largest book: Upper Darby Township Fire Department - Upper Darby Fire Company holds 12% of county personnel (308 of 2,558).
Photo-finish peer: Monmouth County, NJ (-7 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Delaware County? ▼
Delaware County has 2,558 total fire department personnel across 59 departments. The average per department is 43, which is 23% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Delaware County, PA? ▼
Delaware County, PA has 59 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 41 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #6 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Delaware County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 41 of 59 departments (69%) in Delaware County are volunteer.
Does Delaware County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 46 departments in Delaware 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 Delaware County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.