County profile
Whitley County, KY 10 departments
Volunteer share 90% across 10 HIFLD departments in Whitley County (Kentucky) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Whitley County, KY is volunteer-led in HIFLD (90% of 10 departments; 287 personnel), #18 of 120 in-state.
- Personnel rank #18 of 120 in Kentucky
- 4.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in Woodbine Fire and Rescue Department
- 2 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 981 Kentucky departments statewide
Fire Departments in Whitley County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Corbin Fire Department Corbin | career | 20 |
| Emlyn Volunteer Fire Department Williamsburg | volunteer | 23 |
| Oak Grove Volunteer Fire Department Corbin · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Patterson Creek Volunteer Fire Department Williamsburg | volunteer | 17 |
| Pleasant View Fire Department Williamsburg | volunteer | 24 |
| Rockholds Fire Department Rockholds | volunteer | 16 |
| South Whitley Volunteer Fire Department Williamsburg | volunteer | 24 |
| Three Point Fire and Rescue Department Williamsburg | volunteer | 34 |
| Williamsburg Fire Department Williamsburg | volunteer | 21 |
| Woodbine Fire and Rescue Department Woodbine · EMS | volunteer | 63 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (90% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 9 volunteer, 0 combination (90% volunteer).
4.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 287 roster).
Largest book: Woodbine Fire and Rescue Department holds 22% of county personnel (63 of 287).
Photo-finish peer: Tift County, GA (+0 personnel).
Kentucky volunteer context
- State departments
- 981
- Annual fires
- 31,100
- Volunteer %
- 58%
FAQ
Are Whitley County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 9 of 10 departments (90%) in Whitley County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Whitley County, KY? ▼
Whitley County, KY has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 9 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #18 of 120 among Kentucky counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Whitley County? ▼
Whitley County has 287 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 38% above the Kentucky average.
Does Whitley County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Whitley 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 Whitley County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.