County profile
Susquehanna County, PA 16 departments
346 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Susquehanna County · #53 of 67 in-state.
Susquehanna County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (346 personnel across 16 departments) - #53 of 67 in-state; mix 0/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #53 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 3.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Company
- 11 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Susquehanna County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (346 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
3.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (13 stations / 346 roster).
Largest book: Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Company holds 16% of county personnel (55 of 346).
Photo-finish peer: Scott County, IA (-1 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Susquehanna County? ▼
Susquehanna County has 346 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 37% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Susquehanna County, PA? ▼
Susquehanna County, PA has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #53 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Susquehanna County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 16 departments (63%) in Susquehanna County are volunteer.
Does Susquehanna County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Susquehanna 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 Susquehanna County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.