Jeannette Fire Department
Jeannette, PA · Westmoreland County
Jeannette Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Jeannette, PA (Westmoreland County), with 1 station and 33 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 33
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 1,664 PA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Jeannette, PA
- County
- Westmoreland County
- FDID
- 65112
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-06213 | $644,410.04 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-10468 | $169,690 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FF-00174 | $358,438.2 |
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 Jeannette Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 29% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Jeannette Fire Department
Jeannette Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Jeannette, within Westmoreland County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 33 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. Jeannette Fire Department runs 6% 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: Jeannette Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,172,538.24 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 Jeannette Fire Department have? ▼
Jeannette Fire Department has 33 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 6% below the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Jeannette Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Jeannette Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Jeannette Fire Department operate? ▼
Jeannette Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Jeannette Fire Department? ▼
Jeannette Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Westmoreland County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Jeannette Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Jeannette Fire Department has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $1,172,538.24 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
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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