County profile
Luzerne County, PA 63 departments
2,147 HIFLD personnel across 63 departments in Luzerne County · #7 of 67 in-state.
Luzerne County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,147 personnel across 63 departments) - #7 of 67 in-state; mix 2/42/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.56 stations per 100 personnel
- 8% of roster in Hazleton Heights Volunteer Fire Company
- 50 of 63 depts provide EMS
- 63 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Luzerne County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,147 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 42 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
2.56 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (55 stations / 2,147 roster).
Largest book: Hazleton Heights Volunteer Fire Company holds 8% of county personnel (166 of 2,147).
Photo-finish peer: King County, WA (-15 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Luzerne County? ▼
Luzerne County has 2,147 total fire department personnel across 63 departments. The average per department is 34, which is 3% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Luzerne County, PA? ▼
Luzerne County, PA has 63 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 42 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Luzerne County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 42 of 63 departments (67%) in Luzerne County are volunteer.
Does Luzerne County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 81 departments in Luzerne 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 Luzerne County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.