Sharon Fire Department
Sharon, PA · Mercer County
Sharon Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Sharon, PA (Mercer County), with 1 station and 19 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 19
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 1,664 PA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Sharon, PA
- County
- Mercer County
- FDID
- 43830
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FF-02253 | $769,320 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-04404 | $199,285.71 |
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 Sharon Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 5% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Sharon Fire Department
Sharon Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Sharon, within Mercer County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 19 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. Sharon Fire Department runs 46% 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: Sharon Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $968,605.71 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 Sharon Fire Department have? ▼
Sharon Fire Department has 19 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 46% below the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Sharon Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Sharon Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Sharon Fire Department operate? ▼
Sharon Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Sharon Fire Department? ▼
Sharon Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Mercer County, PA. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Sharon Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Sharon Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $968,605.71 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2021.
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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