Volunteer EMS Provider

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
+89%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
83th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
66
personnel per station
staffing density
$345K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Bryn Athyn, PA
FDID
46127

FEMA Grant History

$345K
Total Funding
1
Awards
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.

▲ 89% above the state average
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.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

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.