County profile
Jackson County, KY 5 departments
80 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Jackson County · #86 of 120 in-state.
Jackson County, KY reports a light HIFLD roster (80 personnel, 5 departments); #86 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #86 of 120 in Kentucky
- 6.25 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Gray Hawk Fire and Rescue Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jackson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Gray Hawk Fire and Rescue Department Mc Kee · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| McKee Volunteer Fire Department Mckee · EMS | other | - |
| McKee Volunteer Fire Department Storage Mc Kee · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Pond Creek Fire and Rescue Annville · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Sand Gap Volunteer Fire Department Mc Kee · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (80 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
6.25 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 80 roster).
Largest book: Gray Hawk Fire and Rescue Department holds 31% of county personnel (25 of 80).
Photo-finish peer: Grant County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jackson County? ▼
Jackson County has 80 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 24% below the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Jackson County, KY? ▼
Jackson County, KY has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #86 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jackson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Jackson County are volunteer.
Does Jackson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Jackson 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 Jackson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.