County profile
Mckean County, PA 20 departments
386 HIFLD personnel across 20 departments in Mckean County · #57 of 67 in-state.
Mckean County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (386 personnel across 20 departments) - #57 of 67 in-state; mix 1/12/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #57 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 3.89 stations per 100 personnel
- 17% of roster in Smethport Fire Department Incorporated
- 7 of 20 depts provide EMS
- 20 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mckean County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (386 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 12 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
3.89 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 386 roster).
Largest book: Smethport Fire Department Incorporated holds 17% of county personnel (65 of 386).
Photo-finish peer: Pinal County, AZ (+1 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mckean County? ▼
Mckean County has 386 total fire department personnel across 20 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 46% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Mckean County, PA? ▼
Mckean County, PA has 20 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 12 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #57 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mckean County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 12 of 20 departments (60%) in Mckean County are volunteer.
Does Mckean County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Mckean 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 Mckean County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.