Volunteer EMS Provider

Elsmere Fire Protection District

Elsmere, KY · Kenton County

Elsmere Fire Protection District is a Volunteer department serving Elsmere, KY (Kenton County), with 1 station and 47 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

47
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+124%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
86th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
47
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Elsmere, KY
FDID
59315

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Elsmere Fire Protection District's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 86% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 124% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Elsmere Fire Protection District

Elsmere Fire Protection District operates as a Volunteer department in Elsmere, within Kenton County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 47 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. Elsmere Fire Protection District runs 124% 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 Elsmere Fire Protection District have?

Elsmere Fire Protection District has 47 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 124% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Elsmere Fire Protection District provide EMS services?

Yes, Elsmere Fire Protection District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Elsmere Fire Protection District operate?

Elsmere Fire Protection District operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Elsmere Fire Protection District?

Elsmere Fire Protection District is a Volunteer department serving Kenton 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.