County profile
Lycoming County, PA 28 departments
1,062 HIFLD personnel across 28 departments in Lycoming County · #21 of 67 in-state.
Lycoming County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,062 personnel across 28 departments) - #21 of 67 in-state; mix 2/22/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #21 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company
- 19 of 28 depts provide EMS
- 28 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lycoming County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,062 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 22 volunteer, 0 combination (79% volunteer).
2.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (25 stations / 1,062 roster).
Largest book: Montgomery Volunteer Fire Company holds 13% of county personnel (140 of 1,062).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, CO (+4 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lycoming County? ▼
Lycoming County has 1,062 total fire department personnel across 28 departments. The average per department is 38, which is 9% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Lycoming County, PA? ▼
Lycoming County, PA has 28 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 22 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #21 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lycoming County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 22 of 28 departments (79%) in Lycoming County are volunteer.
Does Lycoming County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 24 departments in Lycoming 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 Lycoming County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.