Export Volunteer Fire Department
Export, PA · Westmoreland County
Export Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Export, PA (Westmoreland County), with 1 station and 40 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 40
- 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
- Export, PA
- County
- Westmoreland County
- FDID
- 65022
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-05408 | $545,454.54 |
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 Export Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 43% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Export Volunteer Fire Department
Export Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Export, within Westmoreland County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 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. Export Volunteer Fire Department runs 14% 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: Export Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $545,454.54 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 Export Volunteer Fire Department have? ▼
Export Volunteer Fire Department has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Export Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Export Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Export Volunteer Fire Department operate? ▼
Export Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Export Volunteer Fire Department? ▼
Export Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Westmoreland County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Export Volunteer Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Export Volunteer Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $545,454.54 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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