Volunteer

Bradfordsville Fire Department

Bradfordsville, KY · Marion County

Bradfordsville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Bradfordsville, KY (Marion County), with 1 station and 15 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

15
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-29%
below KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
4th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
15
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Bradfordsville, KY
FDID
78395

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Bradfordsville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 4% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 29% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Bradfordsville Fire Department

Bradfordsville Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Bradfordsville, within Marion County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 15 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.

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. Bradfordsville Fire Department runs 29% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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 Bradfordsville Fire Department have?

Bradfordsville Fire Department has 15 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 29% below the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Bradfordsville Fire Department provide EMS services?

Bradfordsville Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Bradfordsville Fire Department operate?

Bradfordsville Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Bradfordsville Fire Department?

Bradfordsville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Marion County, KY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

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.