Volunteer EMS Provider

Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Aspers, PA · Adams County

Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services is a Volunteer department serving Aspers, PA (Adams County), with 1 station and 36 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

36
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+3%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
38th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
36
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Aspers, PA
FDID
01008

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 38% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 3% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services

Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services operates as a Volunteer department in Aspers, within Adams County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 36 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. Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services runs 3% 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 Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services have?

Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services has 36 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 3% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services provide EMS services?

Yes, Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services operate?

Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services?

Aspers Fire and Emergency Medical Services is a Volunteer department serving Adams 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.