County profile
Grayson County, KY 7 departments
Volunteer share 86% across 7 HIFLD departments in Grayson County (Kentucky) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Grayson County, KY is volunteer-led in HIFLD (86% of 7 departments; 140 personnel), #50 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #50 of 120 in Kentucky
- 4.29 stations per 100 personnel
- 29% of roster in Leitchfield Fire Department
- 6 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Grayson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Anneta Fire Department Leitchfield · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Caneyville Volunteer Fire Department Caneyville · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Clarkson Volunteer Fire Department Clarkson · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| East Grayson County Fire Department Big Clifty · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Falls of Rough Volunteer Fire Department Falls Of Rough · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Leitchfield Fire Department Leitchfield · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Wax Fire Department Clarkson | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (86% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (86% volunteer).
4.29 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 140 roster).
Largest book: Leitchfield Fire Department holds 29% of county personnel (41 of 140).
Photo-finish peer: Dickinson County, IA (+0 personnel).
Kentucky volunteer context
- State departments
- 981
- Annual fires
- 31,100
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Grayson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 7 departments (86%) in Grayson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Grayson County, KY? ▼
Grayson County, KY has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #50 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Grayson County? ▼
Grayson County has 140 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 20, which is 5% below the Kentucky average.
Does Grayson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Grayson 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 Grayson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.