Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service

Fort Thomas, KY · Campbell County

Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service is a Career (Paid) department serving Fort Thomas, KY (Campbell County), with 1 station and 20 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

20
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-5%
below KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
20th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
$612K
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
CAREER
Location
Fort Thomas, KY
FDID
19085

FEMA Grant History

$612K
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2019 EMW-2019-FG-00903 $612,403

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 20% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 5% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service

Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service operates as a Career (Paid) department in Fort Thomas, within Campbell County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 20 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. Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service runs 5% 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.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $612,403 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service have?

Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service has 20 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% below the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service operate?

Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service?

Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service is a Career (Paid) department serving Campbell County, KY. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

Has Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service received federal grants?

Yes, Fort Thomas Fire Department and Ambulance Service has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $612,403 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.

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.