County profile
Boyd County, KY 9 departments
300 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Boyd County · #16 of 120 in-state.
Boyd County, KY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (300 personnel across 9 departments) - #16 of 120 in-state; mix 2/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #16 of 120 in Kentucky
- 3.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Ashland Fire Department
- 7 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Boyd County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ashland Fire Department Ashland · EMS | career | 56 |
| Big Sandy Volunteer Fire Department Catlettsburg · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Cannonsburg Fire Department Ashland · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Catlettsburg Fire Department Catlettsburg · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| East Fork Volunteer Fire Department Rush · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| England Hill Volunteer Fire Department Catlettsburg | other | - |
| Johnson Controls Incorporated Fire and Rescue Ashland · EMS | career | 28 |
| Summit-Ironville Fire Protection District Ashland · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| Westwood Volunteer Fire Department Ashland | volunteer | 56 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (300 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
3.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 300 roster).
Largest book: Ashland Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (56 of 300).
Photo-finish peer: Marion County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Boyd County? ▼
Boyd County has 300 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 57% above the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Boyd County, KY? ▼
Boyd County, KY has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #16 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Boyd County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 9 departments (67%) in Boyd County are volunteer.
Does Boyd County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Boyd 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 Boyd County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.