County profile
Philadelphia County, PA 2 departments
23 HIFLD personnel across 2 departments in Philadelphia County · #67 of 67 in-state.
Philadelphia County, PA reports a light HIFLD roster (23 personnel, 2 departments); #67 of 67 in-state.
- Personnel rank #67 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 4.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Second Alarmers Association and Rescue Squad of Philadelphia Incorporated
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Philadelphia County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Pennstar Flight Program Philadelphia · EMS | other | - |
| Second Alarmers Association and Rescue Squad of Philadelphia Incorporated Philadelphia · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (23 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
4.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 23 roster).
Largest book: Second Alarmers Association and Rescue Squad of Philadelphia Incorporated holds 100% of county personnel (23 of 23).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Philadelphia County? ▼
Philadelphia County has 23 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 66% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Philadelphia County, PA? ▼
Philadelphia County, PA has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #67 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Philadelphia County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Philadelphia County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Philadelphia County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Philadelphia 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 Philadelphia County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.