County profile
Adair County, KY 4 departments
56 HIFLD personnel across 4 departments in Adair County · #100 of 120 in-state.
Adair County, KY reports a light HIFLD roster (56 personnel, 4 departments); #100 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #100 of 120 in Kentucky
- 5.36 stations per 100 personnel
- 59% of roster in Knifley Fire Department Main Station
- 3 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Adair County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Breeding Area Volunteer Fire Department Breeding | volunteer | 23 |
| City of Columbia Fire Department Columbia · EMS | other | - |
| Columbia-Adair County Volunteer Fire Department Columbia · EMS | other | - |
| Knifley Fire Department Main Station Knifley · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (56 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.36 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 56 roster).
Largest book: Knifley Fire Department Main Station holds 59% of county personnel (33 of 56).
Photo-finish peer: Woodruff County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Adair County? ▼
Adair County has 56 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 33% below the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Adair County, KY? ▼
Adair County, KY has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #100 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Adair County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Adair County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Adair County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Adair County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Adair County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.