Longwood Fire Company
Kennett Square, PA · Chester County
Longwood Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Kennett Square, PA (Chester County), with 1 station and 52 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 52
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 1,664 PA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Kennett Square, PA
- County
- Chester County
- FDID
- 15025
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2014 | EMW2013FF00062 | $174,721 |
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 Longwood Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 68% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Longwood Fire Company
Longwood Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Kennett Square, within Chester County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 52 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. Longwood Fire Company runs 49% 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: Longwood Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $174,721 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 Longwood Fire Company have? ▼
Longwood Fire Company has 52 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 49% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Longwood Fire Company provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Longwood Fire Company provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Longwood Fire Company operate? ▼
Longwood Fire Company operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Longwood Fire Company? ▼
Longwood Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Chester County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Longwood Fire Company received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Longwood Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $174,721 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2014.
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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