County profile
Warren County, KY 16 departments
523 HIFLD personnel across 16 departments in Warren County · #4 of 120 in-state.
Warren County, KY carries a heavy HIFLD roster (523 personnel across 16 departments) - #4 of 120 in-state; mix 1/8/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 120 in Kentucky
- 3.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 38% of roster in Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department
- 16 of 16 depts provide EMS
- 16 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Warren County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Airport Fire Bowling Green · EMS | other | - |
| Alvaton Volunteer Fire Department Bowling Green · EMS | other | - |
| Alvaton Volunteer Fire Department Alvaton · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Barren River Volunteer Fire Department Bowling Green · EMS | volunteer | 40 |
| Bowling Green Fire Department Bowling Green · EMS | career | 115 |
| Browning Volunteer Fire Department Bowling Green · EMS | other | - |
| Browning Volunteer Fire Department Rockfield · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Charles L Wilson Fire Department Bowling Green · EMS | other | - |
| Gott Volunteer Fire Department Bowling Green · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Hadley Volunteer Fire Department Bowling Green · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Plano Volunteer Fire Department Bowling Green · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Richardsville Volunteer Fire Department Bowling Green · EMS | other | - |
| Smiths Grove Volunteer Fire Department Smiths Grove · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Vindell Webster Fire Department Bowling Green · EMS | other | - |
| West Side Fire Department Bowling Green · EMS | other | - |
| Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department Woodburn · EMS | volunteer | 200 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (523 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
3.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (20 stations / 523 roster).
Largest book: Woodburn Volunteer Fire Department holds 38% of county personnel (200 of 523).
Photo-finish peer: Ramsey County, MN (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Warren County? ▼
Warren County has 523 total fire department personnel across 16 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 57% above the Kentucky average.
How many fire departments are in Warren County, KY? ▼
Warren County, KY has 16 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
Are Warren County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Warren County has a mix: 1 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Warren County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 19 departments in Warren 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 Warren County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.