County profile
Juniata County, PA 8 departments
204 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Juniata County · #62 of 67 in-state.
Juniata County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (204 personnel across 8 departments) - #62 of 67 in-state; mix 0/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #62 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.45 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Mifflin Fire Department
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Juniata County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Central Juniata Emergency Medical Services / Juniata County Wildland Firefighters Incorporated Mifflintown · EMS | other | - |
| Delaware Township Volunteer Fire Company Thompsontown | volunteer | 22 |
| East Waterford Community Fire Company East Waterford · EMS | other | - |
| Fayette Fire Company Mc Alisterville · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Juniata County Wildland Firefighters Incorporated Mifflintown · EMS | other | - |
| Mifflin Fire Department Mifflin | volunteer | 62 |
| Richfield Fire Company Richfield · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Thompsontown Volunteer Fire Company Thompsontown · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (204 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
2.45 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 204 roster).
Largest book: Mifflin Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (62 of 204).
Photo-finish peer: Matanuska-Susitna County, AK (+0 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Juniata County? ▼
Juniata County has 204 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 26% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Juniata County, PA? ▼
Juniata County, PA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #62 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Juniata County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 8 departments (63%) in Juniata County are volunteer.
Does Juniata County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Juniata 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 Juniata County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.