Campbellsville Fire Department
Campbellsville, KY · Taylor County
Campbellsville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Campbellsville, KY (Taylor County), with 1 station and 59 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 59
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 618 KY depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Campbellsville, KY
- County
- Taylor County
- FDID
- A8557
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2011 | EMW-2011-FR-0035 | $1,413,126 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Kentucky average
How Campbellsville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 92% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 93
- KY departments
- 981
What This Data Tells You About Campbellsville Fire Department
Campbellsville Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Campbellsville, within Taylor County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 59 total personnel, 1 station, 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. Campbellsville Fire Department runs 181% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Campbellsville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $1,413,126 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Campbellsville Fire Department have? ▼
Campbellsville Fire Department has 59 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 181% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.
Does Campbellsville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Campbellsville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Campbellsville Fire Department operate? ▼
Campbellsville Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Campbellsville Fire Department? ▼
Campbellsville Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Taylor County, KY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Campbellsville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Campbellsville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $1,413,126 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2011.
How many fire departments are in Kentucky? ▼
Kentucky has 981 fire departments with 20,700 total personnel. 58% are volunteer departments.
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