County profile
Kenton County, KY 14 departments
719 HIFLD personnel across 14 departments in Kenton County · #2 of 120 in-state.
Kenton County, KY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (719 personnel across 14 departments) - #2 of 120 in-state; mix 0/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 120 in Kentucky
- 2.50 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Erlanger Fire and Emergency Medical Services
- 14 of 14 depts provide EMS
- 14 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Kenton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bromley Volunteer Fire Department Bromley · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Crescent Springs Volunteer Fire Department Crescent Springs · EMS | volunteer | 43 |
| Edgewood Fire and Emergency Medical Services Edgewood · EMS | volunteer | 82 |
| Elsmere Fire Protection District Elsmere · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Erlanger Fire and Emergency Medical Services Erlanger · EMS | volunteer | 140 |
| Fort Mitchell Fire Department Fort Mitchell · EMS | volunteer | 59 |
| Fort Wright Fire and Ambulance Service Fort Wright · EMS | volunteer | 67 |
| Independence Fire District Independence · EMS | volunteer | 52 |
| Kenton Community Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Squad Morning View · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Ludlow Fire Department Covington · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Park Hills Volunteer Fire Department Covington · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Piner-Fiskburg Fire District Morning View · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Ryland Heights Volunteer Fire and Community Life Squad Latonia · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Taylor Mill Fire and Emergency Medical Services Taylor Mill · EMS | volunteer | 68 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (719 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
2.50 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (18 stations / 719 roster).
Largest book: Erlanger Fire and Emergency Medical Services holds 19% of county personnel (140 of 719).
Photo-finish peer: Hinds County, MS (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Kenton County? ▼
Kenton County has 719 total fire department personnel across 14 departments. The average per department is 51, which is 143% above the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Kenton County, KY? ▼
Kenton County, KY has 14 fire departments with available federal data. 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Kenton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 14 departments (100%) in Kenton County are volunteer.
Does Kenton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Kenton 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 Kenton County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.