County profile
Mercer County, KY 5 departments
349 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Mercer County · #14 of 120 in-state.
Mercer County, KY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (349 personnel across 5 departments) - #14 of 120 in-state; mix 0/4/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #14 of 120 in Kentucky
- 3.15 stations per 100 personnel
- 46% of roster in Mercer Central Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mercer County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Burgin Fire Department Burgin · EMS | volunteer | 120 |
| Harrodsburg Fire Department Harrodsburg · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Mercer Central Fire Department Harrodsburg · EMS | volunteer | 161 |
| Mercer County Fire Protection District Burgin · EMS | other | - |
| Mercer County Fire Protection District Cornishville · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (349 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
3.15 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (11 stations / 349 roster).
Largest book: Mercer Central Fire Department holds 46% of county personnel (161 of 349).
Photo-finish peer: Story County, IA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mercer County? ▼
Mercer County has 349 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 70, which is 233% above the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Mercer County, KY? ▼
Mercer County, KY has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #14 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mercer County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Mercer County are volunteer.
Does Mercer County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Mercer 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 Mercer County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.