Volunteer

Smethport Fire Department Incorporated

Smethport, PA · Mckean County

Smethport Fire Department Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Smethport, PA (Mckean County), with 1 station and 65 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

65
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+86%
above PA avg personnel
(35/dept)
82th
percentile by size
of 1,664 PA depts
65
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Smethport, PA
FDID
42002

Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average

How Smethport Fire Department Incorporated's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 82% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 86% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
115
PA departments
2,427

What This Data Tells You About Smethport Fire Department Incorporated

Smethport Fire Department Incorporated operates as a Volunteer department in Smethport, within Mckean County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 65 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. Smethport Fire Department Incorporated runs 86% 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.

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 Smethport Fire Department Incorporated have?

Smethport Fire Department Incorporated has 65 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 86% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.

Does Smethport Fire Department Incorporated provide EMS services?

Smethport Fire Department Incorporated does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Smethport Fire Department Incorporated operate?

Smethport Fire Department Incorporated operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Smethport Fire Department Incorporated?

Smethport Fire Department Incorporated is a Volunteer department serving Mckean 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.