Volunteer

Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company

Lake Harmony, PA · Carbon County

Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Lake Harmony, PA (Carbon 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
$273K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Lake Harmony, PA
FDID
13017

FEMA Grant History

$273K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2006 EMW-2006-FG-0415 $272,757

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 Lake Harmony 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 Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company

Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Lake Harmony, within Carbon 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. Lake Harmony 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.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $272,757 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 Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company have?

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

Does Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company provide EMS services?

Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company operate?

Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company?

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

Has Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company received federal grants?

Yes, Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $272,757 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2006.

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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.