Volunteer

Ringing Hill Fire Company

Pottstown, PA · Montgomery County

Ringing Hill Fire Company is a Volunteer department serving Pottstown, PA (Montgomery County), with 1 station and 30 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

30
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-14%
below PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
22th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
30
personnel per station
staffing density
$270K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Pottstown, PA
FDID
46288

FEMA Grant History

$270K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2018 EMW-2018-FF-00226 $270,465

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 Ringing Hill Fire Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 22% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 14% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Ringing Hill Fire Company

Ringing Hill Fire Company operates as a Volunteer department in Pottstown, within Montgomery County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 30 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. Ringing Hill Fire Company runs 14% 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.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Ringing Hill Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $270,465 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 Ringing Hill Fire Company have?

Ringing Hill Fire Company has 30 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% below the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Ringing Hill Fire Company provide EMS services?

Ringing Hill Fire Company does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Ringing Hill Fire Company operate?

Ringing Hill Fire Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Ringing Hill Fire Company?

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

Has Ringing Hill Fire Company received federal grants?

Yes, Ringing Hill Fire Company has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $270,465 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.