County profile
Oldham County, KY 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Oldham County (Kentucky) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Oldham County, KY is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 241 personnel), #25 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #25 of 120 in Kentucky
- 3.73 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in North Oldham Fire Protection District
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Oldham County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ballardsville Fire Department Crestwood · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department La Grange · EMS | volunteer | 49 |
| North Oldham Fire Protection District Goshen · EMS | volunteer | 68 |
| Pewee Valley Fire Protection Department Pewee Valley · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| South Oldham Fire Department Crestwood · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
| Westport Volunteer Fire Department Westport · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
3.73 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 241 roster).
Largest book: North Oldham Fire Protection District holds 28% of county personnel (68 of 241).
Photo-finish peer: Vigo County, IN (+0 personnel).
Kentucky volunteer context
- State departments
- 981
- Annual fires
- 31,100
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Oldham County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Oldham County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Oldham County, KY? ▼
Oldham County, KY has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #25 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Oldham County? ▼
Oldham County has 241 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 40, which is 90% above the Kentucky average.
Does Oldham County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Oldham 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 Oldham County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.