County profile
Bullitt County, KY 7 departments
Volunteer share 71% across 7 HIFLD departments in Bullitt County (Kentucky) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Bullitt County, KY is volunteer-led in HIFLD (71% of 7 departments; 209 personnel), #31 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #31 of 120 in Kentucky
- 5.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Zoneton Fire Protection District Incorporated
- 5 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bullitt County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Lebanon Junction Fire and Rescue Lebanon Junction · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Mount Washington Fire Protection District Shepherdsville | other | - |
| Mount Washington Fire Protection District Mount Washington | volunteer | 63 |
| Nichols Fire District Shepherdsville · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Shepherdsville Division of Fire Shepherdsville · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Zoneton Fire Protection District Incorporated Shepherdsville · EMS | volunteer | 68 |
| Zoneton Fire Protection District Incorporated Brooks · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (71% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
5.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 209 roster).
Largest book: Zoneton Fire Protection District Incorporated holds 33% of county personnel (68 of 209).
Photo-finish peer: Cherokee County, IA (+0 personnel).
Kentucky volunteer context
- State departments
- 981
- Annual fires
- 31,100
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Bullitt County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Bullitt County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Bullitt County, KY? ▼
Bullitt County, KY has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #31 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Bullitt County? ▼
Bullitt County has 209 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 30, which is 43% above the Kentucky average.
Does Bullitt County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Bullitt 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 Bullitt County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.