Port Trevorton Fire Company
Port Trevorton, PA · Snyder County
Port Trevorton Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Port Trevorton, PA (Snyder County), with 1 station and 47 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 47
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 1,664 PA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Port Trevorton, PA
- County
- Snyder County
- FDID
- 55060
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2016 | EMW2015FO06614 | $179,643 |
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 Port Trevorton Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 59% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Port Trevorton Fire Company
Port Trevorton Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Port Trevorton, within Snyder County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 47 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. Port Trevorton Fire Company runs 34% 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: Port Trevorton Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $179,643 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 Port Trevorton Fire Company have? ▼
Port Trevorton Fire Company has 47 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 34% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Port Trevorton Fire Company provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Port Trevorton Fire Company provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Port Trevorton Fire Company operate? ▼
Port Trevorton Fire Company operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Port Trevorton Fire Company? ▼
Port Trevorton Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Snyder County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Port Trevorton Fire Company received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Port Trevorton Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $179,643 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2016.
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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