Volunteer EMS Provider

North End Fire Company

Pine Grove, PA · Schuylkill County

North End Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Pine Grove, PA (Schuylkill County), with 1 station and 65 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

65
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+86%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
82th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
65
personnel per station
staffing density
$164K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Pine Grove, PA
FDID
54258

FEMA Grant History

$164K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2021 EMW-2021-FG-10403 $164,000

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 North End Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 82% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 86% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About North End Fire Company

North End Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Pine Grove, within Schuylkill County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 65 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. North End Fire Company runs 86% 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: North End Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $164,000 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 North End Fire Company have?

North End Fire Company has 65 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 86% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does North End Fire Company provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does North End Fire Company operate?

North End Fire Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is North End Fire Company?

North End Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Schuylkill County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has North End Fire Company received federal grants?

Yes, North End Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $164,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.

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.