County profile
Lancaster County, PA 55 departments
2,468 HIFLD personnel across 55 departments in Lancaster County · #5 of 67 in-state.
Lancaster County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,468 personnel across 55 departments) - #5 of 67 in-state; mix 0/42/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #5 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 1.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 6% of roster in Robert Fulton Fire Company
- 47 of 55 depts provide EMS
- 55 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lancaster County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,468 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 42 volunteer, 0 combination (76% volunteer).
1.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (45 stations / 2,468 roster).
Largest book: Robert Fulton Fire Company holds 6% of county personnel (152 of 2,468).
Photo-finish peer: Bergen County, NJ (-35 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lancaster County? ▼
Lancaster County has 2,468 total fire department personnel across 55 departments. The average per department is 45, which is 29% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Lancaster County, PA? ▼
Lancaster County, PA has 55 fire departments with available federal data. 42 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #5 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lancaster County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 42 of 55 departments (76%) in Lancaster County are volunteer.
Does Lancaster County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 68 departments in Lancaster County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Lancaster County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.