County profile
Boone County, KY 13 departments
382 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Boone County · #7 of 120 in-state.
Boone County, KY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (382 personnel across 13 departments) - #7 of 120 in-state; mix 4/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #7 of 120 in Kentucky
- 3.93 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Florence Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- 12 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Boone County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (382 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 4 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
3.93 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (15 stations / 382 roster).
Largest book: Florence Fire and Emergency Medical Services holds 19% of county personnel (72 of 382).
Photo-finish peer: Warrick County, IN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Boone County? ▼
Boone County has 382 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 38% above the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Boone County, KY? ▼
Boone County, KY has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 4 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #7 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Boone County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Boone County has a mix: 4 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Boone County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 16 departments in Boone 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 Boone County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.