Clifton Heights Fire Company
Clifton Heights, PA · Delaware County
Clifton Heights Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Clifton Heights, PA (Delaware County), with 1 station and 55 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 55
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 1,664 PA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Clifton Heights, PA
- County
- Delaware County
- FDID
- 23003
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FF-00260 | $251,740 |
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 Clifton Heights Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 70% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Clifton Heights Fire Company
Clifton Heights Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Clifton Heights, within Delaware County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 55 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. Clifton Heights Fire Company runs 57% 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: Clifton Heights Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $251,740 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 Clifton Heights Fire Company have? ▼
Clifton Heights Fire Company has 55 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 57% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Clifton Heights Fire Company provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Clifton Heights Fire Company provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Clifton Heights Fire Company operate? ▼
Clifton Heights Fire Company operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Clifton Heights Fire Company? ▼
Clifton Heights Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Delaware County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Clifton Heights Fire Company received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Clifton Heights Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $251,740 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.
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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