County profile
Graves County, KY 17 departments
371 HIFLD personnel across 17 departments in Graves County · #8 of 120 in-state.
Graves County, KY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (371 personnel across 17 departments) - #8 of 120 in-state; mix 1/11/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 120 in Kentucky
- 5.39 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Wingo Volunteer Fire Department
- 15 of 17 depts provide EMS
- 17 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Graves County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (371 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (65% volunteer).
5.39 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 371 roster).
Largest book: Wingo Volunteer Fire Department holds 15% of county personnel (56 of 371).
Photo-finish peer: Macon County, NC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Graves County? ▼
Graves County has 371 total fire department personnel across 17 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 5% above the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Graves County, KY? ▼
Graves County, KY has 17 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Graves County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 17 departments (65%) in Graves County are volunteer.
Does Graves County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 17 departments in Graves 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 Graves County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.