Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service

Fort Knox, KY · Hardin County

Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service is a Career (Paid) department serving Fort Knox, KY (Hardin County), with 3 stations and 43 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

43
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+105%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
82th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
14
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Fort Knox, KY
FDID
47213

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 82% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 105% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service

Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service operates as a Career (Paid) department in Fort Knox, within Hardin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 43 total personnel, 3 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. Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service runs 105% 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 Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service have?

Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service has 43 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 105% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service provide EMS services?

Yes, Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service operate?

Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service?

Fort Knox Fire and Emergency Service is a Career (Paid) department serving Hardin County, KY. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.