Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Bradford City Fire Department - Central

Bradford, PA · Mckean County

Bradford City Fire Department - Central is a Career (Paid) department serving Bradford, PA (Mckean County), with 2 stations and 22 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

22
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-37%
below PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
8th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
11
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Bradford, PA
FDID
42001

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How Bradford City Fire Department - Central's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 8% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 37% below the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Bradford City Fire Department - Central

Bradford City Fire Department - Central operates as a Career (Paid) department in Bradford, within Mckean County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 22 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Bradford City Fire Department - Central runs 37% 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 Bradford City Fire Department - Central have?

Bradford City Fire Department - Central has 22 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 37% below the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Bradford City Fire Department - Central provide EMS services?

Yes, Bradford City Fire Department - Central provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Bradford City Fire Department - Central operate?

Bradford City Fire Department - Central operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Bradford City Fire Department - Central?

Bradford City Fire Department - Central is a Career (Paid) department serving Mckean County, PA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.