Volunteer EMS Provider

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department

Altoona, PA · Blair County

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Altoona, PA (Blair County), with 1 station and 70 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

70
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+100%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
85th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
70
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Altoona, PA
FDID
07016

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 85% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 100% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Altoona, within Blair County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 70 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. Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department runs 100% 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department have?

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department has 70 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department?

Greenwood Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Blair County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.