County profile
Union County, KY 9 departments
95 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Union County · #76 of 120 in-state.
Union County, KY reports a light HIFLD roster (95 personnel, 9 departments); #76 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #76 of 120 in Kentucky
- 4.21 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Whispering Meadows Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Union County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Henshaw Volunteer Fire Department Sturgis | other | - |
| Morganfield Fire Department Morganfield | other | - |
| Sturgis City Fire Department Sturgis | volunteer | 27 |
| Sturgis Volunteer Fire Department / Sturgis Rescue Squad Sturgis · EMS | other | - |
| Sullivan Community Fire Department Sturgis | volunteer | 21 |
| Union County Volunteer Fire Department Uniontown | other | - |
| Uniontown Fire Department Uniontown | volunteer | 15 |
| Waverly Volunteer Fire Department Waverly | other | - |
| Whispering Meadows Volunteer Fire Department Morganfield | volunteer | 32 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (95 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (44% volunteer).
4.21 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 95 roster).
Largest book: Whispering Meadows Volunteer Fire Department holds 34% of county personnel (32 of 95).
Photo-finish peer: Crowley County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Union County? ▼
Union County has 95 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 11, which is 48% below the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Union County, KY? ▼
Union County, KY has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #76 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Union County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Union County has a mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Union County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Union 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 Union County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.