County profile
Owen County, KY 6 departments
90 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Owen County · #78 of 120 in-state.
Owen County, KY reports a light HIFLD roster (90 personnel, 6 departments); #78 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #78 of 120 in Kentucky
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Jonesville Volunteer Fire Department
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Owen County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Jonesville Volunteer Fire Department Jonesville · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Monterey Volunteer Fire Department Owenton · EMS | other | - |
| New Liberty Volunteer Fire Department Sanders · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Owen County Volunteer Fire Department Owenton · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Owenton Volunteer Fire Department Owenton · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| South Owen Volunteer Fire Department Owenton · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (90 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 90 roster).
Largest book: Jonesville Volunteer Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (23 of 90).
Photo-finish peer: Greenlee County, AZ (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Owen County? ▼
Owen County has 90 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 29% below the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Owen County, KY? ▼
Owen County, KY has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #78 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Owen County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Owen County are volunteer.
Does Owen County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Owen 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 Owen County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.