County profile
Lawrence County, KY 5 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 5 HIFLD departments in Lawrence County (Kentucky) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lawrence County, KY is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 5 departments; 125 personnel), #59 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #59 of 120 in Kentucky
- 4.80 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Louisa Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lawrence County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Blaine Volunteer Fire Department Blaine · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Fallsburg Volunteer Fire Department Louisa · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Louisa Fire Department Louisa · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Lowmansville Volunteer Fire Department Lowmansville · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Webbville Volunteer Fire District Webbville · EMS | volunteer | 21 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.80 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 125 roster).
Largest book: Louisa Fire Department holds 34% of county personnel (42 of 125).
Photo-finish peer: Tate County, MS (+0 personnel).
Kentucky volunteer context
- State departments
- 981
- Annual fires
- 31,100
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Lawrence County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 5 departments (100%) in Lawrence County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Lawrence County, KY? ▼
Lawrence County, KY has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #59 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lawrence County? ▼
Lawrence County has 125 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 19% above the Kentucky average.
Does Lawrence County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Lawrence County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Lawrence County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.