Lower Macungie Fire Department
Wescosville, PA · Lehigh County
Lower Macungie Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Wescosville, PA (Lehigh County), with 1 station and 37 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 37
- 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
- Wescosville, PA
- County
- Lehigh County
- FDID
- 39030
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-01102 | $197,819 |
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 Lower Macungie Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 40% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Lower Macungie Fire Department
Lower Macungie Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Wescosville, within Lehigh County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 37 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. Lower Macungie Fire Department runs 6% 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: Lower Macungie Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $197,819 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 Lower Macungie Fire Department have? ▼
Lower Macungie Fire Department has 37 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 6% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Lower Macungie Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Lower Macungie Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Lower Macungie Fire Department operate? ▼
Lower Macungie Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Lower Macungie Fire Department? ▼
Lower Macungie Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lehigh County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Lower Macungie Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Lower Macungie Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $197,819 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
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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