County profile
Lincoln County, KY 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Lincoln County (Kentucky) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lincoln County, KY is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 126 personnel), #58 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #58 of 120 in Kentucky
- 3.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 44% of roster in Lincoln County Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lincoln County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Crab Orchard Fire Department Crab Orchard | volunteer | 23 |
| Hustonville Fire Department Hustonville · EMS | other | - |
| Lincoln County Fire Department Stanford | volunteer | 22 |
| Lincoln County Fire Department Waynesburg | volunteer | 55 |
| Stanford Fire Department Stanford · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 126 roster).
Largest book: Lincoln County Fire Department holds 44% of county personnel (55 of 126).
Photo-finish peer: Mitchell County, GA (+0 personnel).
Kentucky volunteer context
- State departments
- 981
- Annual fires
- 31,100
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Lincoln County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Lincoln County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Lincoln County, KY? ▼
Lincoln County, KY has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #58 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lincoln County? ▼
Lincoln County has 126 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 19% above the Kentucky average.
Does Lincoln County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.