County profile
Elk County, PA 9 departments
484 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Elk County · #54 of 67 in-state.
Elk County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (484 personnel across 9 departments) - #54 of 67 in-state; mix 0/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #54 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.07 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in Ridgway Fire Department - Central Station
- 7 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Elk County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Crystal Fire Department Saint Marys · EMS | volunteer | 86 |
| Fox Township Volunteer Fire Department Kersey | other | - |
| Highland Township Volunteer Fire Department James City | volunteer | 22 |
| Horton Township Volunteer Fire Department Brockport · EMS | other | - |
| Jay Township Volunteer Fire Company Byrnedale · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Johnsonburg Fire Department Ambulance Johnsonburg · EMS | volunteer | 110 |
| Ridgway Fire Department - Central Station Ridgway · EMS | volunteer | 170 |
| Ridgway Fire Department - Second Ward Ridgway · EMS | other | - |
| Wilcox Volunteer Fire Department Wilcox · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (484 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
2.07 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 484 roster).
Largest book: Ridgway Fire Department - Central Station holds 35% of county personnel (170 of 484).
Photo-finish peer: Cowlitz County, WA (+0 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Elk County? ▼
Elk County has 484 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 54, which is 54% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Elk County, PA? ▼
Elk County, PA has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #54 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Elk County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 9 departments (67%) in Elk County are volunteer.
Does Elk County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Elk 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 Elk County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.