County profile
Lehigh County, PA 33 departments
829 HIFLD personnel across 33 departments in Lehigh County · #27 of 67 in-state.
Lehigh County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (829 personnel across 33 departments) - #27 of 67 in-state; mix 0/19/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #27 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 3.38 stations per 100 personnel
- 18% of roster in Whitehall Township Volunteer Fire Department
- 23 of 33 depts provide EMS
- 33 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lehigh County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (829 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 19 volunteer, 0 combination (58% volunteer).
3.38 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (28 stations / 829 roster).
Largest book: Whitehall Township Volunteer Fire Department holds 18% of county personnel (152 of 829).
Photo-finish peer: Butler County, OH (+2 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lehigh County? ▼
Lehigh County has 829 total fire department personnel across 33 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 29% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Lehigh County, PA? ▼
Lehigh County, PA has 33 fire departments with available federal data. 19 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #27 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lehigh County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 19 of 33 departments (58%) in Lehigh County are volunteer.
Does Lehigh County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 29 departments in Lehigh 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 Lehigh County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.