County profile
Nelson County, KY 7 departments
Volunteer share 71% across 7 HIFLD departments in Nelson County (Kentucky) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Nelson County, KY is volunteer-led in HIFLD (71% of 7 departments; 153 personnel), #45 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #45 of 120 in Kentucky
- 5.23 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Bardstown-Nelson County Volunteer Fire Department / Bardstown Fire Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nelson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bardstown-Nelson County Volunteer Fire Department Coxs Creek · EMS | other | - |
| Bardstown-Nelson County Volunteer Fire Department / Bardstown Fire Department Bardstown · EMS | volunteer | 47 |
| Boston Volunteer Fire Department and Rescue Boston · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| New Haven Fire Department New Haven | volunteer | 44 |
| New Hope Fire Department New Haven | volunteer | 17 |
| Northeast Nelson Volunteer Fire Department Bloomfield | volunteer | 28 |
| Rolling Fork Fire Department New Haven | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (71% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (71% volunteer).
5.23 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 153 roster).
Largest book: Bardstown-Nelson County Volunteer Fire Department / Bardstown Fire Department holds 31% of county personnel (47 of 153).
Photo-finish peer: Pike County, AL (+0 personnel).
Kentucky volunteer context
- State departments
- 981
- Annual fires
- 31,100
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Nelson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 7 departments (71%) in Nelson County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Nelson County, KY? ▼
Nelson County, KY has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #45 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Nelson County? ▼
Nelson County has 153 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 5% above the Kentucky average.
Does Nelson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Nelson 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 Nelson County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.