County profile
Pike County, PA 11 departments
298 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Pike County · #50 of 67 in-state.
Pike County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (298 personnel across 11 departments) - #50 of 67 in-state; mix 0/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #50 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 1.34 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Greeley Volunteer Fire Department
- 11 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pike County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Central Volunteer Fire Department Hawley · EMS | other | - |
| Delaware Township Volunteer Fire Department Dingmans Ferry · EMS | other | - |
| Dingman Township Volunteer Fire Department Milford · EMS | other | - |
| Forest Volunteer Fire Department Hawley · EMS | other | - |
| Greeley Volunteer Fire Department Greeley · EMS | volunteer | 95 |
| Hemlock Farms Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company Lords Valley · EMS | other | - |
| Lackawaxen Township Volunteer Fire Department Lackawaxen · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Matamoras Fire Department Matamoras · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Milford Fire Department and Ambulance Service Milford · EMS | other | - |
| National Park Service - Bushkill Fire Department Bushkill · EMS | other | - |
| Westfall Volunteer Fire Department Matamoras · EMS | volunteer | 88 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (298 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (36% volunteer).
1.34 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 298 roster).
Largest book: Greeley Volunteer Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (95 of 298).
Photo-finish peer: Lenawee County, MI (+0 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pike County? ▼
Pike County has 298 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 23% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Pike County, PA? ▼
Pike County, PA has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #50 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pike County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Pike County has a mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Pike County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 21 departments in Pike 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 Pike County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.