County profile
Venango County, PA 21 departments
848 HIFLD personnel across 21 departments in Venango County · #34 of 67 in-state.
Venango County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (848 personnel across 21 departments) - #34 of 67 in-state; mix 1/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #34 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.12 stations per 100 personnel
- 39% of roster in Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department
- 18 of 21 depts provide EMS
- 21 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Venango County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (848 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
2.12 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 848 roster).
Largest book: Rocky Grove Volunteer Fire Department holds 39% of county personnel (327 of 848).
Photo-finish peer: Hinds County, MS (-1 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Venango County? ▼
Venango County has 848 total fire department personnel across 21 departments. The average per department is 40, which is 14% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Venango County, PA? ▼
Venango County, PA has 21 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #34 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Venango County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 21 departments (67%) in Venango County are volunteer.
Does Venango County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 20 departments in Venango 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 Venango County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.