Volunteer EMS Provider

American Fire Company of Fountain Springs

Ashland, PA · Schuylkill County

American Fire Company of Fountain Springs is a Volunteer department serving Ashland, PA (Schuylkill County), with 1 station and 180 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

180
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+414%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
98th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
180
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Ashland, PA
FDID
54104

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How American Fire Company of Fountain Springs's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 98% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 414% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About American Fire Company of Fountain Springs

American Fire Company of Fountain Springs operates as a Volunteer department in Ashland, within Schuylkill County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 180 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Pennsylvania has 2,427 registered fire departments and 85,879 total personnel, averaging roughly 35 staff per department. American Fire Company of Fountain Springs runs 414% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 73,800 fires, 115 fire deaths, and 67% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does American Fire Company of Fountain Springs have?

American Fire Company of Fountain Springs has 180 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 414% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does American Fire Company of Fountain Springs provide EMS services?

Yes, American Fire Company of Fountain Springs provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does American Fire Company of Fountain Springs operate?

American Fire Company of Fountain Springs operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is American Fire Company of Fountain Springs?

American Fire Company of Fountain Springs is a Volunteer department serving Schuylkill County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Pennsylvania?

Pennsylvania has 2,427 fire departments with 85,879 total personnel. 67% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.