Volunteer

East Allen Fire Department

Scottsville, KY · Allen County

East Allen Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Scottsville, KY (Allen County), with 1 station and 17 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

17
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-19%
below KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
10th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
17
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Scottsville, KY
FDID
02935

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How East Allen Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 10% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 19% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About East Allen Fire Department

East Allen Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Scottsville, within Allen County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 17 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. East Allen Fire Department runs 19% 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 East Allen Fire Department have?

East Allen Fire Department has 17 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 19% below the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does East Allen Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does East Allen Fire Department operate?

East Allen Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is East Allen Fire Department?

East Allen Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Allen 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.