County profile
Nicholas County, KY 2 departments
16 HIFLD personnel across 2 departments in Nicholas County · #119 of 120 in-state.
Nicholas County, KY reports a light HIFLD roster (16 personnel, 2 departments); #119 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #119 of 120 in Kentucky
- 6.25 stations per 100 personnel
- 100% of roster in Carlisle City Fire Department
- 2 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Nicholas County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Carlisle City Fire Department Carlisle | volunteer | 16 |
| Nicholas County Volunteer Fire Department Carlisle | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (16 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
6.25 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (1 station / 16 roster).
Largest book: Carlisle City Fire Department holds 100% of county personnel (16 of 16).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Nicholas County? ▼
Nicholas County has 16 total fire department personnel across 2 departments. The average per department is 8, which is 62% below the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Nicholas County, KY? ▼
Nicholas County, KY has 2 fire departments with available federal data. 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #119 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Nicholas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Nicholas County has a mix: 0 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Nicholas County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Nicholas County from federal records.
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Nicholas County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.