County profile
Letcher County, KY 11 departments
252 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Letcher County · #24 of 120 in-state.
Letcher County, KY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (252 personnel across 11 departments) - #24 of 120 in-state; mix 0/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #24 of 120 in Kentucky
- 3.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Neon Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Letcher County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Colson Volunteer Fire Department Deane | other | - |
| Cumberland River Volunteer Fire Department Eolia · EMS | other | - |
| Cumberland River Volunteer Fire Department Partridge · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Gordon Volunteer Fire and Rescue Gordon · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Jenkins Volunteer Fire Department Jenkins | volunteer | 33 |
| Kings Creek Volunteer Fire Department Whitesburg | volunteer | 23 |
| Letcher Volunteer Fire and Rescue Ambulance Service Jeremiah · EMS | other | - |
| Mayking Volunteer Fire Department Whitesburg | volunteer | 33 |
| Neon Volunteer Fire Department Neon · EMS | volunteer | 83 |
| Sandlick Volunteer Fire Department Whitesburg | volunteer | 25 |
| Whitesburg Fire Department Whitesburg · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (252 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (64% volunteer).
3.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 252 roster).
Largest book: Neon Volunteer Fire Department holds 33% of county personnel (83 of 252).
Photo-finish peer: Rhea County, TN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Letcher County? ▼
Letcher County has 252 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 10% above the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Letcher County, KY? ▼
Letcher County, KY has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #24 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Letcher County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 11 departments (64%) in Letcher County are volunteer.
Does Letcher County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Letcher 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 Letcher County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.