Volunteer

Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company

Northumberland, PA · Northumberland County

Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company is a Volunteer department serving Northumberland, PA (Northumberland County), with 2 stations and 29 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

29
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-17%
below PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
21th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
15
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Northumberland, PA
FDID
49732

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 21% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 17% below the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company

Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company operates as a Volunteer department in Northumberland, within Northumberland County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 29 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. Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company runs 17% 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.

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 Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company have?

Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company has 29 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 17% below the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company provide EMS services?

Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company operate?

Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company?

Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company is a Volunteer department serving Northumberland 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.