Volunteer EMS Provider

Fairdale Fire Department

Fairdale, KY · Jefferson County

Fairdale Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Fairdale, KY (Jefferson County), with 2 stations and 89 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

89
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+324%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
98th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
45
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Fairdale, KY
FDID
56284

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Fairdale Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 98% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 324% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Fairdale Fire Department

Fairdale Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Fairdale, within Jefferson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 89 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. Fairdale Fire Department runs 324% 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 Fairdale Fire Department have?

Fairdale Fire Department has 89 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 324% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Fairdale Fire Department provide EMS services?

Yes, Fairdale Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Fairdale Fire Department operate?

Fairdale Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Fairdale Fire Department?

Fairdale Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Jefferson 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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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.