County profile
Perry County, PA 8 departments
370 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Perry County · #51 of 67 in-state.
Perry County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (370 personnel across 8 departments) - #51 of 67 in-state; mix 0/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #51 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 1.89 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association
- 8 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Perry County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association Blain · EMS | volunteer | 100 |
| Ickesburg Fire Company Incorporated Millerstown · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Landisburg Volunteer Fire Company Landisburg · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Liverpool Volunteer Fire Company / Liverpool Ambulance Association Liverpool · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Marysville Fire Company / Marysville Ambulance Association Marysville · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Millerstown Fire Department / Millerstown Ambulance League Millerstown · EMS | other | - |
| New Bloomfield Fire and Emergency Medical Services New Bloomfield · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Shermans Dale Community Fire Company Shermans Dale · EMS | volunteer | 75 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (370 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (88% volunteer).
1.89 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (7 stations / 370 roster).
Largest book: Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association holds 27% of county personnel (100 of 370).
Photo-finish peer: Sabine County, LA (+0 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Perry County? ▼
Perry County has 370 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 46, which is 31% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Perry County, PA? ▼
Perry County, PA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #51 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Perry County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in Perry County are volunteer.
Does Perry County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 11 departments in Perry 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 Perry County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.