County profile
Washington County, PA 48 departments
1,430 HIFLD personnel across 48 departments in Washington County · #17 of 67 in-state.
Washington County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,430 personnel across 48 departments) - #17 of 67 in-state; mix 1/36/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #17 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 3.01 stations per 100 personnel
- 4% of roster in Peters Township Fire Company
- 41 of 48 depts provide EMS
- 48 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,430 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 36 volunteer, 0 combination (75% volunteer).
3.01 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (43 stations / 1,430 roster).
Largest book: Peters Township Fire Company holds 4% of county personnel (64 of 1,430).
Photo-finish peer: Gloucester County, NJ (+2 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 1,430 total fire department personnel across 48 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 14% below the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, PA? ▼
Washington County, PA has 48 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 36 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #17 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 36 of 48 departments (75%) in Washington County are volunteer.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 48 departments in Washington 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 Washington County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.