Volunteer

Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company

Lake Ariel, PA · Lackawanna County

Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Lake Ariel, PA (Lackawanna County), with 1 station and 25 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

25
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-29%
below PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
12th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
25
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Lake Ariel, PA
FDID
35029

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 12% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 29% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company

Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Lake Ariel, within Lackawanna County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 25 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. Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company runs 29% 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.

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 Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company have?

Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company has 25 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 29% below the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company provide EMS services?

Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company operate?

Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company?

Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Lackawanna 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.