County profile
York County, PA 44 departments
1,756 HIFLD personnel across 44 departments in York County · #9 of 67 in-state.
York County, PA carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,756 personnel across 44 departments) - #9 of 67 in-state; mix 3/29/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 67 in Pennsylvania
- 2.28 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in West York Fire Department
- 38 of 44 depts provide EMS
- 44 of 2,427 Pennsylvania departments statewide
Fire Departments in York County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,756 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 29 volunteer, 0 combination (66% volunteer).
2.28 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (40 stations / 1,756 roster).
Largest book: West York Fire Department holds 10% of county personnel (177 of 1,756).
Photo-finish peer: Worcester County, MA (-22 personnel).
Pennsylvania roster context
- State departments
- 2,427
- Annual fires
- 73,800
- Volunteer %
- 67%
FAQ
How many firefighters serve York County? ▼
York County has 1,756 total fire department personnel across 44 departments. The average per department is 40, which is 14% above the Pennsylvania average.
How many fire departments are in York County, PA? ▼
York County, PA has 44 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 29 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 67 among Pennsylvania counties with at least one listed department.
Are York County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 29 of 44 departments (66%) in York County are volunteer.
Does York County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 53 departments in York 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 York County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.