Glenside Fire Company
Glenside, PA · Montgomery County
Glenside Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Glenside, PA (Montgomery County), with 1 station and 45 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 45
- 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
- Glenside, PA
- County
- Montgomery County
- FDID
- 46126
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FV-01164 | $337,000 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FR00099 | $220,000 |
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 Glenside Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 54% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Glenside Fire Company
Glenside Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Glenside, within Montgomery County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 45 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. Glenside Fire Company runs 29% 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: Glenside Fire Company has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $557,000 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 Glenside Fire Company have? ▼
Glenside Fire Company has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 29% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Glenside Fire Company provide EMS services? ▼
Glenside Fire Company does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Glenside Fire Company operate? ▼
Glenside Fire Company operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Glenside Fire Company? ▼
Glenside Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Montgomery County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Glenside Fire Company received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Glenside Fire Company has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $557,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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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