Volunteer EMS Provider

Richfield Fire Company

Richfield, PA · Juniata County

Richfield Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Richfield, PA (Juniata County), with 1 station and 39 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

39
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+11%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
42th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
39
personnel per station
staffing density
$333K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Richfield, PA
FDID
34009

FEMA Grant History

$333K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2018 EMW-2018-FV-00641 $333,333

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 Richfield Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 42% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 11% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Richfield Fire Company

Richfield Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Richfield, within Juniata County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 39 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. Richfield Fire Company runs 11% 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: Richfield Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $333,333 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 Richfield Fire Company have?

Richfield Fire Company has 39 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 11% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Richfield Fire Company provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Richfield Fire Company operate?

Richfield Fire Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Richfield Fire Company?

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

Has Richfield Fire Company received federal grants?

Yes, Richfield Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $333,333 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2018.

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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.