County profile
Mccracken County, KY 11 departments
287 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Mccracken County · #17 of 120 in-state.
Mccracken County, KY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (287 personnel across 11 departments) - #17 of 120 in-state; mix 3/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #17 of 120 in Kentucky
- 5.57 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Paducah City Fire Department
- 9 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mccracken County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Paducah Fire Department Paducah · EMS | other | - |
| Concord Fire Department Paducah · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Hendron Fire Department Paducah · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Lone Oak Fire Department Paducah · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Paducah Airport Corporation Fire Department West Paducah | career | 6 |
| Paducah City Fire Department Paducah · EMS | career | 76 |
| Reidland - Farley Fire Department Paducah · EMS | other | - |
| Reidland-Farley Fire District Paducah · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| United States Enrichment Corporation Paducah Fire Department Kevil | career | 56 |
| West McCracken Fire Department Kevil · EMS | other | - |
| West McCracken Fire Department West Paducah · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (287 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (45% volunteer).
5.57 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 287 roster).
Largest book: Paducah City Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (76 of 287).
Photo-finish peer: Tift County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mccracken County? ▼
Mccracken County has 287 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 26, which is 24% above the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Mccracken County, KY? ▼
Mccracken County, KY has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #17 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mccracken County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Mccracken County has a mix: 3 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Mccracken County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 13 departments in Mccracken 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 Mccracken County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.