Volunteer

North Sewickley Fire Department 1

Beaver Falls, PA · Beaver County

North Sewickley Fire Department 1 is a Volunteer department serving Beaver Falls, PA (Beaver County), with 2 stations and 51 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

51
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+46%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
67th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
26
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Beaver Falls, PA
FDID
04013

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How North Sewickley Fire Department 1's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 67% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 46% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About North Sewickley Fire Department 1

North Sewickley Fire Department 1 operates as a Volunteer department in Beaver Falls, within Beaver County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 51 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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 Sewickley Fire Department 1 runs 46% 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 North Sewickley Fire Department 1 have?

North Sewickley Fire Department 1 has 51 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 46% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does North Sewickley Fire Department 1 provide EMS services?

North Sewickley Fire Department 1 does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does North Sewickley Fire Department 1 operate?

North Sewickley Fire Department 1 operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is North Sewickley Fire Department 1?

North Sewickley Fire Department 1 is a Volunteer department serving Beaver 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.