Espy Fire Company
Espy, PA · Columbia County
Espy Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Espy, PA (Columbia County), with 1 station and 52 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 52
- 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
- Espy, PA
- County
- Columbia County
- FDID
- 19180
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | EMW2013FV00668 | $332,500 |
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 Espy Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 68% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Espy Fire Company
Espy Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Espy, within Columbia County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 52 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. Espy Fire Company runs 49% 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: Espy Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $332,500 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 Espy Fire Company have? ▼
Espy Fire Company has 52 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 49% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Espy Fire Company provide EMS services? ▼
Espy Fire Company does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Espy Fire Company operate? ▼
Espy Fire Company operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Espy Fire Company? ▼
Espy Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Columbia County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Espy Fire Company received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Espy Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $332,500 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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