Volunteer

Lionville Fire Company

Exton, PA · Chester County

Lionville Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Exton, PA (Chester County), with 1 station and 70 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

70
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+100%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
85th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
70
personnel per station
staffing density
$185K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Exton, PA
FDID
15047

FEMA Grant History

$185K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2016 EMW2015FR00510 $185,169

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 Lionville Fire Company'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 Lionville Fire Company

Lionville Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Exton, within Chester 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 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. Lionville Fire Company 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.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Lionville Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $185,169 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 Lionville Fire Company have?

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

Does Lionville Fire Company provide EMS services?

Lionville Fire Company does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Lionville Fire Company operate?

Lionville Fire Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Lionville Fire Company?

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

Has Lionville Fire Company received federal grants?

Yes, Lionville Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $185,169 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.

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.