County profile
Montgomery County, PA 64 departments
2,753 HIFLD personnel across 64 departments in Montgomery County · #2 of 67 in-state.
Montgomery County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (2,753 personnel across 64 departments) - #2 of 67 in-state; mix 2/51/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.07 stations per 100 personnel
- 5% of roster in George Clay Fire Company
- 32 of 64 depts provide EMS
- 64 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Montgomery County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (2,753 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 51 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
2.07 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (57 stations / 2,753 roster).
Largest book: George Clay Fire Company holds 5% of county personnel (139 of 2,753).
Photo-finish peer: Prince Georges County, MD (-230 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Montgomery County? ▼
Montgomery County has 2,753 total fire department personnel across 64 departments. The average per department is 43, which is 23% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Montgomery County, PA? ▼
Montgomery County, PA has 64 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 51 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Montgomery County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 51 of 64 departments (80%) in Montgomery County are volunteer.
Does Montgomery County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 46 departments in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.