Volunteer EMS Provider

Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company

Saint Thomas, PA · Franklin County

Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is a Volunteer department serving Saint Thomas, PA (Franklin County), with 1 station and 34 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

34
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-3%
below PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
31th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
34
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Saint Thomas, PA
FDID
28018

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 31% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 3% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company

Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company operates as a Volunteer department in Saint Thomas, within Franklin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 34 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. Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company runs 3% 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 Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company have?

Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company has 34 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 3% below the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company provide EMS services?

Yes, Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company operate?

Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company?

Saint Thomas Township Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company is a Volunteer department serving Franklin 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.

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.