County profile
Northumberland County, PA 28 departments
437 HIFLD personnel across 28 departments in Northumberland County · #37 of 67 in-state.
Northumberland County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (437 personnel across 28 departments) - #37 of 67 in-state; mix 0/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #37 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 3.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 13% of roster in Milton Fire Department
- 12 of 28 depts provide EMS
- 28 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Northumberland County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (437 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (46% volunteer).
3.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 437 roster).
Largest book: Milton Fire Department holds 13% of county personnel (55 of 437).
Photo-finish peer: Clark County, OH (+1 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Northumberland County? ▼
Northumberland County has 437 total fire department personnel across 28 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 54% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Northumberland County, PA? ▼
Northumberland County, PA has 28 fire departments with available federal data. 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #37 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Northumberland County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Northumberland County has a mix: 0 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Northumberland County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Northumberland 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 Northumberland County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.