Volunteer EMS Provider

New Salem Fire Company

York, PA · York County

New Salem Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving York, PA (York County), with 1 station and 35 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

35
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+0%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
32th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
35
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
York, PA
FDID
67008

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How New Salem Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 32% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 0% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About New Salem Fire Company

New Salem Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in York, within York County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 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. New Salem Fire Company runs 0% 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 New Salem Fire Company have?

New Salem Fire Company has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 0% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does New Salem Fire Company provide EMS services?

Yes, New Salem Fire Company provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does New Salem Fire Company operate?

New Salem Fire Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is New Salem Fire Company?

New Salem Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving York 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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.