County profile
Lyon County, KY 3 departments
26 HIFLD personnel across 3 departments in Lyon County · #115 of 120 in-state.
Lyon County, KY reports a light HIFLD roster (26 personnel, 3 departments); #115 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #115 of 120 in Kentucky
- 3.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Kuttawa Fire Department
- 3 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lyon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Eddyville Fire Department Eddyville · EMS | other | - |
| Kuttawa Fire Department Kuttawa · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Lyon County Fire District Kuttawa · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (26 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
3.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 26 roster).
Largest book: Kuttawa Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (26 of 26).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Lyon County? ▼
Lyon County has 26 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 57% below the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Lyon County, KY? ▼
Lyon County, KY has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #115 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Lyon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Lyon County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Lyon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Lyon 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 Lyon County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.