County profile
Madison County, KY 8 departments
360 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Madison County · #12 of 120 in-state.
Madison County, KY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (360 personnel across 8 departments) - #12 of 120 in-state; mix 1/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #12 of 120 in Kentucky
- 3.33 stations per 100 personnel
- 42% of roster in Madison County Fire Department
- 5 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Madison County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Berea Fire Department Berea · EMS | volunteer | 51 |
| Berea Volunteer Fire and Rescue Berea · EMS | other | - |
| Madison County Fire Department Richmond · EMS | volunteer | 152 |
| Red Lick Volunteer Fire Department Berea · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Richmond Fire Department Richmond · EMS | career | 75 |
| Union City Volunteer Fire Department Richmond | other | - |
| Waco Volunteer Fire Department Waco | volunteer | 21 |
| Whitehall Volunteer Fire Department Richmond | volunteer | 37 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (360 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
3.33 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (12 stations / 360 roster).
Largest book: Madison County Fire Department holds 42% of county personnel (152 of 360).
Photo-finish peer: Tazewell County, VA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Madison County? ▼
Madison County has 360 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 45, which is 114% above the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Madison County, KY? ▼
Madison County, KY has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #12 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Madison County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 8 departments (63%) in Madison County are volunteer.
Does Madison County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Madison 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 Madison County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.