Volunteer EMS Provider

Goodwill Fire Company

Laceyville, PA · Wyoming County

Goodwill Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Laceyville, PA (Wyoming County), with 1 station and 56 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

56
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+60%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
73th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
56
personnel per station
staffing density
$373K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Laceyville, PA
FDID
66103

FEMA Grant History

$373K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2023 EMW-2023-FG-05421 $372,952.38

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 Goodwill Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 73% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 60% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Goodwill Fire Company

Goodwill Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Laceyville, within Wyoming County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 56 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. Goodwill Fire Company runs 60% 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: Goodwill Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $372,952.38 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 Goodwill Fire Company have?

Goodwill Fire Company has 56 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 60% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Goodwill Fire Company provide EMS services?

Yes, Goodwill Fire Company provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Goodwill Fire Company operate?

Goodwill Fire Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Goodwill Fire Company?

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

Has Goodwill Fire Company received federal grants?

Yes, Goodwill Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $372,952.38 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.

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.