County profile
Edmonson County, KY 7 departments
85 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Edmonson County · #81 of 120 in-state.
Edmonson County, KY reports a light HIFLD roster (85 personnel, 7 departments); #81 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #81 of 120 in Kentucky
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 25% of roster in Brownsville Fire Department
- 7 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Edmonson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bear Creek Fire Department Brownsville · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Brownsville Fire Department Brownsville · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Chaleybeate Fire Department Smiths Grove · EMS | other | - |
| Kyrock Fire Department Sweeden · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Lincoln Volunteer Fire Department Mammoth Cave · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Rocky Hill Fire Department Rocky Hill · EMS | other | - |
| Wingfield Fire Department Bowling Green · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (85 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 85 roster).
Largest book: Brownsville Fire Department holds 25% of county personnel (21 of 85).
Photo-finish peer: Chicot County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Edmonson County? ▼
Edmonson County has 85 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 43% below the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Edmonson County, KY? ▼
Edmonson County, KY has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #81 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Edmonson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Edmonson County are volunteer.
Does Edmonson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Edmonson 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 Edmonson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.