Progress Fire Company
Harrisburg, PA · Dauphin County
Progress Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Harrisburg, PA (Dauphin County), with 1 station and 60 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 60
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 1,664 PA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Harrisburg, PA
- County
- Dauphin County
- FDID
- 22032
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2020 | EMW-2020-FG-12288 | $320,000 |
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 Progress Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 76% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Progress Fire Company
Progress Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Harrisburg, within Dauphin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 60 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Progress Fire Company runs 71% 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: Progress Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $320,000 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 Progress Fire Company have? ▼
Progress Fire Company has 60 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Progress Fire Company provide EMS services? ▼
Progress Fire Company does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Progress Fire Company operate? ▼
Progress Fire Company operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Progress Fire Company? ▼
Progress Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Dauphin County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Progress Fire Company received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Progress Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $320,000 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.
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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