County profile
Erie County, PA 32 departments
1,049 HIFLD personnel across 32 departments in Erie County · #26 of 67 in-state.
Erie County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,049 personnel across 32 departments) - #26 of 67 in-state; mix 1/22/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #26 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 3.43 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Erie Fire Department Central Station
- 32 of 32 depts provide EMS
- 32 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Erie County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| A F Dobler Hose and Ladder Company Girard · EMS | other | - |
| Albion Volunteer Fire Department Albion · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Belle Valley Fire Department Erie · EMS | volunteer | 44 |
| Brookside Volunteer Fire Company Erie · EMS | other | - |
| Corry Fire Department Corry · EMS | other | - |
| Cranesville Volunteer Fire Department Cranesville · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Crescent Hose Company North East · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Edinboro Volunteer Fire Department Edinboro · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Elgin-Beaverdam Hose Company Corry · EMS | other | - |
| Erie Fire Department Central Station Erie · EMS | career | 171 |
| Fairfield Hose Company Erie · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Fairview Fire Department Fairview · EMS | volunteer | 85 |
| Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Edinboro · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Greenfield Township Volunteer Fire Company North East · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Harborcreek Volunteer Fire Department Harborcreek · EMS | other | - |
| Kearsarge Fire Department Erie · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Kuhl Hose Company Erie · EMS | volunteer | 54 |
| Lake City Fire Company Lake City · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Lake Shore Fire Department Erie · EMS | other | - |
| Lawrence Park Fire Department Erie · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| McKean Hose Company Mckean · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Mill Village Volunteer Fire Company Mill Village · EMS | other | - |
| Perry HI-Way Hose Company Erie · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Platea Volunteer Fire Company Girard · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Springfield Volunteer Fire Department East Springfield · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Stancliff Hose Company Waterford · EMS | other | - |
| Union City Volunteer Fire Department Union City · EMS | volunteer | 71 |
| Wattsburg Hose Company Wattsburg · EMS | volunteer | 50 |
| Wesleyville Hose Company Wesleyville · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| West Lake Fire Department Erie · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| West Ridge Fire Department Erie · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| West Ridge Fire Department - South Station Erie · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,049 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 22 volunteer, 0 combination (69% volunteer).
3.43 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (36 stations / 1,049 roster).
Largest book: Erie Fire Department Central Station holds 16% of county personnel (171 of 1,049).
Photo-finish peer: Davidson County, NC (+1 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Erie County? ▼
Erie County has 1,049 total fire department personnel across 32 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 6% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Erie County, PA? ▼
Erie County, PA has 32 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 22 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #26 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Erie County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 22 of 32 departments (69%) in Erie County are volunteer.
Does Erie County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 41 departments in Erie 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 Erie County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.