County profile
Lackawanna County, PA 23 departments
714 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Lackawanna County · #13 of 67 in-state.
Lackawanna County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (714 personnel across 23 departments) - #13 of 67 in-state; mix 2/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 3.36 stations per 100 personnel
- 21% of roster in Scranton Fire Department
- 17 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lackawanna County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (714 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (48% volunteer).
3.36 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 714 roster).
Largest book: Scranton Fire Department holds 21% of county personnel (152 of 714).
Photo-finish peer: Rensselaer County, NY (-27 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lackawanna County? ▼
Lackawanna County has 714 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 31, which is 11% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Lackawanna County, PA? ▼
Lackawanna County, PA has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lackawanna County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lackawanna County has a mix: 2 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lackawanna County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 28 departments in Lackawanna 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 Lackawanna County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.