County profile
Franklin County, PA 15 departments
954 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Franklin County · #30 of 67 in-state.
Franklin County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (954 personnel across 15 departments) - #30 of 67 in-state; mix 1/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #30 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 1.78 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Metal Township Fire and Ambulance Company
- 13 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Franklin County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (954 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (87% volunteer).
1.78 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (17 stations / 954 roster).
Largest book: Metal Township Fire and Ambulance Company holds 14% of county personnel (132 of 954).
Photo-finish peer: Putnam County, NY (-3 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Franklin County? ▼
Franklin County has 954 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 64, which is 83% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Franklin County, PA? ▼
Franklin County, PA has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #30 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Franklin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 15 departments (87%) in Franklin County are volunteer.
Does Franklin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Franklin 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 Franklin County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.