County profile
Schuylkill County, PA 52 departments
1,638 HIFLD personnel across 52 departments in Schuylkill County · #3 of 67 in-state.
Schuylkill County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,638 personnel across 52 departments) - #3 of 67 in-state; mix 0/31/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 11% of roster in American Fire Company of Fountain Springs
- 20 of 52 depts provide EMS
- 52 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Schuylkill County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,638 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 31 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
2.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (36 stations / 1,638 roster).
Largest book: American Fire Company of Fountain Springs holds 11% of county personnel (180 of 1,638).
Photo-finish peer: Prince Georges County, MD (-20 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Schuylkill County? ▼
Schuylkill County has 1,638 total fire department personnel across 52 departments. The average per department is 32, which is 9% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Schuylkill County, PA? ▼
Schuylkill County, PA has 52 fire departments with available federal data. 31 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Schuylkill County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 31 of 52 departments (60%) in Schuylkill County are volunteer.
Does Schuylkill County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 39 departments in Schuylkill 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 Schuylkill County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.