County profile
Livingston County, KY 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Livingston County (Kentucky) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Livingston County, KY is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 129 personnel), #55 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #55 of 120 in Kentucky
- 6.20 stations per 100 personnel
- 35% of roster in Grand Lakes Fire and Rescue
- 4 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Livingston County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Burna Volunteer Fire Department Burna · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Grand Lakes Fire and Rescue Grand Rivers · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Ledbetter Fire District Smithland | other | - |
| Ledbetter Fire District Ledbetter | volunteer | 25 |
| Salem Community Volunteer Fire Department Salem · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Smithland Fire and Rescue Smithland · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
6.20 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 129 roster).
Largest book: Grand Lakes Fire and Rescue holds 35% of county personnel (45 of 129).
Photo-finish peer: Aleutians West County, AK (+0 personnel).
Kentucky volunteer context
- State departments
- 981
- Annual fires
- 31,100
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Livingston County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Livingston County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Livingston County, KY? ▼
Livingston County, KY has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #55 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Livingston County? ▼
Livingston County has 129 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 5% above the Kentucky average.
Does Livingston County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Livingston 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 Livingston County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.