Volunteer EMS Provider

McKean Hose Company

Mckean, PA · Erie County

McKean Hose Company is a Volunteer department serving Mckean, PA (Erie County), with 1 station and 42 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

42
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+20%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
50th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
42
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Mckean, PA
FDID
25400

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How McKean Hose Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 50% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 20% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About McKean Hose Company

McKean Hose Company operates as a Volunteer department in Mckean, within Erie County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 42 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. McKean Hose Company runs 20% 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.

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 McKean Hose Company have?

McKean Hose Company has 42 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 20% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does McKean Hose Company provide EMS services?

Yes, McKean Hose Company provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does McKean Hose Company operate?

McKean Hose Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is McKean Hose Company?

McKean Hose Company is a Volunteer department serving Erie 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.