County profile
Potter County, PA 8 departments
293 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Potter County · #58 of 67 in-state.
Potter County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (293 personnel across 8 departments) - #58 of 67 in-state; mix 0/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #58 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 1.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 27% of roster in Goodyear Hose Company
- 5 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Potter County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Austin Emergency Services Austin · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Coudersport Volunteer Fire Department Coudersport | volunteer | 46 |
| Genesee Township Volunteer Fire Department Genesee | other | - |
| Germania Fire Company Galeton | other | - |
| Goodyear Hose Company Galeton · EMS | volunteer | 80 |
| Harrison Township Volunteer Fire Company Harrison Valley · EMS | volunteer | 65 |
| Shinglehouse Volunteer Fire Department Shinglehouse · EMS | volunteer | 67 |
| Tri-Town Fire Company Ulysses · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (293 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
1.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 293 roster).
Largest book: Goodyear Hose Company holds 27% of county personnel (80 of 293).
Photo-finish peer: Pottawattamie County, IA (+0 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Potter County? ▼
Potter County has 293 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 37, which is 6% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Potter County, PA? ▼
Potter County, PA has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #58 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Potter County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 8 departments (63%) in Potter County are volunteer.
Does Potter County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Potter County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Potter County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.