County profile
Franklin County, KY 2 departments
Volunteer share 0% across 2 HIFLD departments in Franklin County (Kentucky) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Franklin County, KY leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 0% of 2; 133 personnel); #53 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #53 of 120 in Kentucky
- 3.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 66% of roster in Frankfort Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- 2 of 2 depts provide EMS
- 2 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Franklin County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Frankfort Fire and Emergency Medical Services Frankfort · EMS | career | 88 |
| Franklin County Fire Department Frankfort · EMS | career | 45 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (0% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 0 volunteer, 0 combination (0% volunteer).
3.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 133 roster).
Largest book: Frankfort Fire and Emergency Medical Services holds 66% of county personnel (88 of 133).
Photo-finish peer: Inyo County, CA (+0 personnel).
Kentucky volunteer context
- State departments
- 981
- Annual fires
- 31,100
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Franklin County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 2 of 2 departments (100%) are career (paid) departments.
How many fire departments are in Franklin County, KY? ▼
Franklin County, KY has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, By total reported personnel it ranks #53 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Franklin County? ▼
Franklin County has 133 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 67, which is 219% above the Kentucky average.
Does Franklin County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Franklin 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 Franklin County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.