BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY
Bryn Athyn, PA · Montgomery County
BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Bryn Athyn, PA (Montgomery County), with 1 station and 66 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 66
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 1,664 PA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Bryn Athyn, PA
- County
- Montgomery County
- FDID
- 46127
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | EMW2013FR00038 | $344,850 |
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 BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 83% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY
BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY operates as a Volunteer department in Bryn Athyn, within Montgomery County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 66 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.
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. BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY runs 89% 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: BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $344,850 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY have? ▼
BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY has 66 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 89% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY operate? ▼
BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY? ▼
BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY is a Volunteer department serving Montgomery County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY received federal grants? ▼
Yes, BRYN ATHYN FIRE COMPANY has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $344,850 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2014.
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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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
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.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.