New Castle Fire Department
New Castle, PA · Lawrence County
New Castle Fire Department is a fire department serving New Castle, PA (Lawrence County), with personnel data not reported. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
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- Total personnel
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- Fire trucks
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- EMS service
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- Location
- New Castle, PA
- County
- Lawrence County
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FF-01020 | $933,860 |
| 2015 | EMW2014FV00527 | $372,450 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
What This Data Tells You About New Castle Fire Department
New Castle Fire Department operates as a fire department in New Castle, within Lawrence County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, 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. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. 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: New Castle Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,306,310 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 New Castle Fire Department have? ▼
Personnel data for New Castle Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
Does New Castle Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, New Castle Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does New Castle Fire Department operate? ▼
Station count data for New Castle Fire Department is not available in the HIFLD database.
What type of fire department is New Castle Fire Department? ▼
New Castle Fire Department is a fire department serving Lawrence County, PA.
Has New Castle Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, New Castle Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,306,310 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2022.
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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