Volunteer EMS Provider

Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association

Blain, PA · Perry County

Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association is a Volunteer department serving Blain, PA (Perry County), with 1 station and 100 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

100
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+186%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
93th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
100
personnel per station
staffing density
$983K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Blain, PA
FDID
50001

FEMA Grant History

$983K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2015 EMW2014FR00126 $982,550

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 93% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 186% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association

Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association operates as a Volunteer department in Blain, within Perry County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 100 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. Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association runs 186% 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.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $982,550 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association have?

Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association has 100 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 186% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association provide EMS services?

Yes, Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association operate?

Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association?

Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association is a Volunteer department serving Perry County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association received federal grants?

Yes, Blain Fire Company / Blain Ambulance Association has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $982,550 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2015.

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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.