Meadville Fire Department
Meadville, PA · Crawford County
Meadville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Meadville, PA (Crawford County), with 1 station and 17 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 17
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 1,664 PA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Meadville, PA
- County
- Crawford County
- FDID
- 20016
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FF-01855 | $1,031,576 |
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 Meadville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 4% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Meadville Fire Department
Meadville Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Meadville, within Crawford County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 17 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. Meadville Fire Department runs 51% 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: Meadville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $1,031,576 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 Meadville Fire Department have? ▼
Meadville Fire Department has 17 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 51% below the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Meadville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Meadville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Meadville Fire Department operate? ▼
Meadville Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Meadville Fire Department? ▼
Meadville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Crawford County, PA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Meadville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Meadville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $1,031,576 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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