Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Ashland Fire Department

Ashland, KY · Boyd County

Ashland Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Ashland, KY (Boyd County), with 3 stations and 56 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

56
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+167%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
91th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
19
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Ashland, KY
FDID
10040

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Ashland Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 91% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 167% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Ashland Fire Department

Ashland Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Ashland, within Boyd County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 56 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Kentucky has 981 registered fire departments and 20,700 total personnel, averaging roughly 21 staff per department. Ashland Fire Department runs 167% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 31,100 fires, 93 fire deaths, and 58% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Ashland Fire Department have?

Ashland Fire Department has 56 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 167% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Ashland Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Ashland Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Ashland Fire Department operate?

Ashland Fire Department operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Ashland Fire Department?

Ashland Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Boyd County, KY. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

How many fire departments are in Kentucky?

Kentucky has 981 fire departments with 20,700 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.