County profile
Lawrence County, PA 22 departments
668 HIFLD personnel across 22 departments in Lawrence County · #39 of 67 in-state.
Lawrence County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (668 personnel across 22 departments) - #39 of 67 in-state; mix 1/15/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #39 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 3.29 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Pulaski Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 10 of 22 depts provide EMS
- 22 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lawrence County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (668 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 15 volunteer, 0 combination (68% volunteer).
3.29 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (22 stations / 668 roster).
Largest book: Pulaski Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 10% of county personnel (70 of 668).
Photo-finish peer: Mchenry County, IL (-4 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lawrence County? ▼
Lawrence County has 668 total fire department personnel across 22 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 14% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Lawrence County, PA? ▼
Lawrence County, PA has 22 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 15 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #39 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lawrence County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 15 of 22 departments (68%) in Lawrence County are volunteer.
Does Lawrence County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 12 departments in Lawrence 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 Lawrence County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.