County profile
Hickman County, KY 3 departments
45 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Hickman County · #108 of 120 in-state.
Hickman County, KY reports a light HIFLD roster (45 personnel, 3 departments); #108 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #108 of 120 in Kentucky
- 8.89 stations per 100 personnel
- 53% of roster in Hickman County Fire and Rescue Squad
- 3 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Hickman County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Clinton Fire Department Clinton · EMS | other | - |
| Columbus Volunteer Fire Department Columbus · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Hickman County Fire and Rescue Squad Clinton · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (45 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
8.89 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 45 roster).
Largest book: Hickman County Fire and Rescue Squad holds 53% of county personnel (24 of 45).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Hickman County? ▼
Hickman County has 45 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 29% below the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Hickman County, KY? ▼
Hickman County, KY has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #108 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Hickman County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 2 of 3 departments (67%) in Hickman County are volunteer.
Does Hickman County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Hickman 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 Hickman County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.