Volunteer EMS Provider

Auburn Fire Company

Auburn, PA · Schuylkill County

Auburn Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Auburn, PA (Schuylkill County), with 1 station and 24 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

24
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-31%
below PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
11th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
24
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Auburn, PA
FDID
54139

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How Auburn Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 11% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 31% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Auburn Fire Company

Auburn Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Auburn, within Schuylkill County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 24 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. Auburn Fire Company runs 31% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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 Auburn Fire Company have?

Auburn Fire Company has 24 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 31% below the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Auburn Fire Company provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Auburn Fire Company operate?

Auburn Fire Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Auburn Fire Company?

Auburn Fire Company 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.