Brookline Fire Company
Havertown, PA · Delaware County
Brookline Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Havertown, PA (Delaware County), with 1 station and 47 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 47
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 1,664 PA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Havertown, PA
- County
- Delaware County
- FDID
- 23035
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-05109 | $189,380.95 |
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 Brookline Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 59% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Brookline Fire Company
Brookline Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Havertown, within Delaware County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 47 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Brookline Fire Company runs 34% 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: Brookline Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $189,380.95 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 Brookline Fire Company have? ▼
Brookline Fire Company has 47 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 34% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Brookline Fire Company provide EMS services? ▼
Brookline Fire Company does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Brookline Fire Company operate? ▼
Brookline Fire Company operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Brookline Fire Company? ▼
Brookline Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Delaware County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Brookline Fire Company received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Brookline Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $189,380.95 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
How many fire departments are in Pennsylvania? ▼
Pennsylvania has 2,427 fire departments with 85,879 total personnel. 67% are volunteer departments.
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