County profile
Fayette County, KY 1 department
558 HIFLD personnel across 1 departments in Fayette County · #3 of 120 in-state.
Fayette County, KY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (558 personnel across 1 departments) - #3 of 120 in-state; mix 1/0/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #3 of 120 in Kentucky
- 4.12 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Fire
- 1 of 1 depts provide EMS
- 1 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Fayette County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Fire Lexington · EMS | career | 558 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (558 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
4.12 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (23 stations / 558 roster).
Largest book: Lexington-Fayette Urban County Government Fire holds 100% of county personnel (558 of 558).
Photo-finish peer: Linn County, IA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Fayette County? ▼
Fayette County has 558 total fire department personnel across 1 departments. The average per department is 558, which is 2557% above the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Fayette County, KY? ▼
Fayette County, KY has 1 fire department with available federal data. 1 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #3 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Fayette County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 1 of 1 departments (100%) are career (paid) departments.
Does Fayette County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Fayette 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 Fayette County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.