County profile
Fayette County, PA 48 departments
1,400 HIFLD personnel across 48 departments in Fayette County · #15 of 67 in-state.
Fayette County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,400 personnel across 48 departments) - #15 of 67 in-state; mix 0/30/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #15 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.43 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Luzerne Township Volunteer Fire Company
- 6 of 48 depts provide EMS
- 48 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Fayette County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,400 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 30 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
2.43 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (34 stations / 1,400 roster).
Largest book: Luzerne Township Volunteer Fire Company holds 12% of county personnel (165 of 1,400).
Photo-finish peer: Sacramento County, CA (+4 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Fayette County? ▼
Fayette County has 1,400 total fire department personnel across 48 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 17% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Fayette County, PA? ▼
Fayette County, PA has 48 fire departments with available federal data. 30 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #15 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Fayette County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 30 of 48 departments (63%) in Fayette County are volunteer.
Does Fayette County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Fayette 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 Fayette County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.