Volunteer

City of London Fire Department

London, KY · Laurel County

City of London Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving London, KY (Laurel County), with 2 stations and 34 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

34
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+62%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
71th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
17
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
London, KY
FDID
63343

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How City of London Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 71% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 62% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About City of London Fire Department

City of London Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in London, within Laurel County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 34 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. City of London Fire Department runs 62% 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 City of London Fire Department have?

City of London Fire Department has 34 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 62% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does City of London Fire Department provide EMS services?

City of London Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does City of London Fire Department operate?

City of London Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is City of London Fire Department?

City of London Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Laurel 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.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.