County profile
Somerset County, PA 28 departments
1,472 HIFLD personnel across 28 departments in Somerset County · #18 of 67 in-state.
Somerset County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,472 personnel across 28 departments) - #18 of 67 in-state; mix 0/26/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #18 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 1.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 14% of roster in Berlin Fire Department Incorporated
- 19 of 28 depts provide EMS
- 28 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Somerset County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,472 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 26 volunteer, 0 combination (93% volunteer).
1.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (26 stations / 1,472 roster).
Largest book: Berlin Fire Department Incorporated holds 14% of county personnel (200 of 1,472).
Photo-finish peer: Marion County, IN (-3 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Somerset County? ▼
Somerset County has 1,472 total fire department personnel across 28 departments. The average per department is 53, which is 51% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Somerset County, PA? ▼
Somerset County, PA has 28 fire departments with available federal data. 26 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Somerset County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 26 of 28 departments (93%) in Somerset County are volunteer.
Does Somerset County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in Somerset 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 Somerset County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.