Volunteer

Good Intent Fire Company

New Philadelphia, PA · Schuylkill County

Good Intent Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving New Philadelphia, PA (Schuylkill County), with 1 station and 15 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

15
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-57%
below PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
1th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
15
personnel per station
staffing density
$333K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
New Philadelphia, PA
FDID
54154

FEMA Grant History

$333K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2020 EMW-2020-FG-20093 $333,333

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 Good Intent Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 1% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 57% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Good Intent Fire Company

Good Intent Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in New Philadelphia, within Schuylkill County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 15 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. Good Intent Fire Company runs 57% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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: Good Intent Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $333,333 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 Good Intent Fire Company have?

Good Intent Fire Company has 15 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 57% below the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Good Intent Fire Company provide EMS services?

Good Intent Fire Company does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Good Intent Fire Company operate?

Good Intent Fire Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Good Intent Fire Company?

Good Intent Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Schuylkill County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has Good Intent Fire Company received federal grants?

Yes, Good Intent Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $333,333 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.

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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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.