County profile
Bell County, KY 4 departments
Volunteer share 25% across 4 HIFLD departments in Bell County (Kentucky) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Bell County, KY leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 25% of 4; 63 personnel); #97 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #97 of 120 in Kentucky
- 4.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 56% of roster in Pineville City Fire Department
- 3 of 4 depts provide EMS
- 4 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bell County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bell County Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Middlesboro | other | - |
| Frakes Volunteer Fire Department Frakes · EMS | other | - |
| Middlesboro Fire Department Middlesboro · EMS | career | 28 |
| Pineville City Fire Department Pineville · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (25% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (25% volunteer).
4.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 63 roster).
Largest book: Pineville City Fire Department holds 56% of county personnel (35 of 63).
Photo-finish peer: Southeast Fairbanks County, AK (+0 personnel).
Kentucky volunteer context
- State departments
- 981
- Annual fires
- 31,100
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Bell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Bell County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Bell County, KY? ▼
Bell County, KY has 4 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #97 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Bell County? ▼
Bell County has 63 total fire department personnel across 4 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 24% below the Kentucky average.
Does Bell County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Bell County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Bell County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.