Volunteer EMS Provider

Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8

Conestoga, PA · Lancaster County

Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8 is a Volunteer department serving Conestoga, PA (Lancaster County), with 1 station and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

40
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+14%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
43th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
40
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Conestoga, PA
FDID
36062

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 43% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 14% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8

Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8 operates as a Volunteer department in Conestoga, within Lancaster 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 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. Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8 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.

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 Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8 have?

Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8 has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8 provide EMS services?

Yes, Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8 provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8 operate?

Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8 operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8?

Highville Fire Company Quick Response Service 7-8 is a Volunteer department serving Lancaster 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.