County profile
Jefferson County, KY 27 departments
1,165 HIFLD personnel across 27 departments in Jefferson County · #1 of 120 in-state.
Jefferson County, KY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,165 personnel across 27 departments) - #1 of 120 in-state; mix 8/13/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 120 in Kentucky
- 3.86 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District
- 25 of 27 depts provide EMS
- 27 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Anchorage Fire and Emergency Medical Services District Anchorage · EMS | career | 23 |
| Buechel Fire Protection District Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 59 |
| Camp Taylor Fire District Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Dixie Suburban Fire Department Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Eastwood Fire Department Fisherville · EMS | other | - |
| Fairdale Fire Department Louisville · EMS | other | - |
| Fairdale Fire Department Fairdale · EMS | volunteer | 89 |
| Fern Creek Fire Department Louisville · EMS | career | 35 |
| Harrods Creek Fire Department Prospect · EMS | volunteer | 49 |
| Harrods Creek Fire Department Louisville · EMS | other | - |
| Highview Fire District Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 55 |
| Jeffersontown Fire District Louisville · EMS | career | 55 |
| Jeffersontown Fire Protection District Louisville | other | - |
| Kentucky Air National Guard Fire Department Louisville · EMS | other | - |
| Lake Dreamland Fire Department Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 53 |
| Louisville International Airport Aircraft Rescue and Fire Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Lyndon Fire Protection District Louisville · EMS | career | 52 |
| McMahon Fire Protection District Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Middletown Fire Protection District Louisville · EMS | career | 64 |
| Okolona Fire Department Louisville · EMS | career | 77 |
| Okolona Fire Department Louisville · EMS | other | - |
| Okolona Fire Department Louisville | volunteer | 29 |
| Pleasure Ridge Park Fire Department Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 225 |
| Saint Matthews Fire Protection District Louisville · EMS | career | 51 |
| Shively Fire Department Louisville · EMS | career | 25 |
| Worthington Fire Protection District Louisville · EMS | volunteer | 46 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,165 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 8 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination (48% volunteer).
3.86 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (45 stations / 1,165 roster).
Largest book: Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District holds 19% of county personnel (225 of 1,165).
Photo-finish peer: Milwaukee County, WI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 1,165 total fire department personnel across 27 departments. The average per department is 43, which is 105% above the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, KY? ▼
Jefferson County, KY has 27 fire departments with available federal data. 8 career, 13 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Jefferson County has a mix: 8 career, 13 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 37 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.