County profile
Knott County, KY 9 departments
35 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Knott County · #113 of 120 in-state.
Knott County, KY reports a light HIFLD roster (35 personnel, 9 departments); #113 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #113 of 120 in Kentucky
- 5.71 stations per 100 personnel
- 60% of roster in Fisty Volunteer Fire Department
- 5 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Knott County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ball Creek Fire Department Leburn · EMS | other | - |
| Beaver Creek Volunteer Fire Department / Knott County Emergency Rescue Squad Dema · EMS | other | - |
| Carr Creek Volunteer Fire Department Littcarr · EMS | other | - |
| Fisty Volunteer Fire Department Hazard · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
| Hindman Volunteer Fire Department Hindman · EMS | other | - |
| Jones Fork Fire Department Mousie | other | - |
| Kite-Topmost Fire Department Kite | other | - |
| Lotts Creek Volunteer Fire Department Hazard | other | - |
| Pippa Passes Fire Department Pippa Passes | volunteer | 14 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (35 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (22% volunteer).
5.71 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 35 roster).
Largest book: Fisty Volunteer Fire Department holds 60% of county personnel (21 of 35).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Knott County? ▼
Knott County has 35 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 4, which is 81% below the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Knott County, KY? ▼
Knott County, KY has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #113 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Knott County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Knott County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Knott County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Knott 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 Knott County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.