County profile
Northampton County, PA 30 departments
906 HIFLD personnel across 30 departments in Northampton County · #19 of 67 in-state.
Northampton County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (906 personnel across 30 departments) - #19 of 67 in-state; mix 2/17/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #19 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.98 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Bethlehem City Fire Department - Schweder Station
- 20 of 30 depts provide EMS
- 30 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Northampton County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (906 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 17 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
2.98 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (27 stations / 906 roster).
Largest book: Bethlehem City Fire Department - Schweder Station holds 15% of county personnel (139 of 906).
Photo-finish peer: Passaic County, NJ (+0 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Northampton County? ▼
Northampton County has 906 total fire department personnel across 30 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 14% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Northampton County, PA? ▼
Northampton County, PA has 30 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 17 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Northampton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 17 of 30 departments (57%) in Northampton County are volunteer.
Does Northampton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 30 departments in Northampton 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 Northampton County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.