County profile
Jefferson County, PA 17 departments
605 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Jefferson County · #41 of 67 in-state.
Jefferson County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (605 personnel across 17 departments) - #41 of 67 in-state; mix 0/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #41 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.31 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Big Run Area Volunteer Fire Company
- 11 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (605 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (76% volunteer).
2.31 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 605 roster).
Largest book: Big Run Area Volunteer Fire Company holds 12% of county personnel (70 of 605).
Photo-finish peer: Manitowoc County, WI (+0 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 605 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 36, which is 3% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, PA? ▼
Jefferson County, PA has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #41 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 13 of 17 departments (76%) in Jefferson County are volunteer.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.