County profile
Christian County, KY 16 departments
370 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Christian County · #9 of 120 in-state.
Christian County, KY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (370 personnel across 16 departments) - #9 of 120 in-state; mix 2/9/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #9 of 120 in Kentucky
- 4.86 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Hopkinsville Fire Department
- 3 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Christian County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (370 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (56% volunteer).
4.86 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 370 roster).
Largest book: Hopkinsville Fire Department holds 22% of county personnel (80 of 370).
Photo-finish peer: Newport County, RI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Christian County? ▼
Christian County has 370 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 10% above the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Christian County, KY? ▼
Christian County, KY has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #9 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Christian County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 16 departments (56%) in Christian County are volunteer.
Does Christian County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Christian 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 Christian County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.