County profile
Carter County, KY 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Carter County (Kentucky) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Carter County, KY is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 129 personnel), #54 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #54 of 120 in Kentucky
- 3.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Olive Hill Volunteer Fire Protection District
- 5 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Carter County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Carter City Volunteer Fire Department Olive Hill · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Grahn Volunteer Fire Department Olive Hill · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Grayson Volunteer Fire Protection District Grayson · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Hitchins Volunteer Fire Department Hitchins · EMS | other | - |
| Norton Branch Fire and Rescue Rush · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Olive Hill Volunteer Fire Protection District Olive Hill | volunteer | 40 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
3.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 129 roster).
Largest book: Olive Hill Volunteer Fire Protection District holds 31% of county personnel (40 of 129).
Photo-finish peer: Aleutians West County, AK (+0 personnel).
Kentucky volunteer context
- State departments
- 981
- Annual fires
- 31,100
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Carter County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Carter County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Carter County, KY? ▼
Carter County, KY has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #54 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Carter County? ▼
Carter County has 129 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 5% above the Kentucky average.
Does Carter County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Carter 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 Carter County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.