County profile
Rockcastle County, KY 7 departments
90 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Rockcastle County · #79 of 120 in-state.
Rockcastle County, KY reports a light HIFLD roster (90 personnel, 7 departments); #79 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #79 of 120 in Kentucky
- 4.44 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Brindle Ridge Fire Department
- 5 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Rockcastle County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brindle Ridge Fire Department Mount Vernon | volunteer | 33 |
| City of Brodhead Fire Department Brodhead · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Livingston Fire and Rescue Department - City Station Livingston · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Livingston Fire and Rescue Department - Country Station Livingston · EMS | other | - |
| Mount Vernon Volunteer Fire Department Mount Vernon · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Pongo Volunteer Fire Department Mount Vernon | other | - |
| Western Rockcastle Volunteer Fire Department Brodhead · 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 (57% volunteer).
4.44 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 90 roster).
Largest book: Brindle Ridge Fire Department holds 37% of county personnel (33 of 90).
Photo-finish peer: Greenlee County, AZ (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Rockcastle County? ▼
Rockcastle County has 90 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 38% below the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Rockcastle County, KY? ▼
Rockcastle County, KY has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #79 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Rockcastle County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 7 departments (57%) in Rockcastle County are volunteer.
Does Rockcastle County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Rockcastle 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 Rockcastle County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.