Henderson Fire Department
Henderson, KY · Henderson County
Henderson Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Henderson, KY (Henderson County), with 4 stations and 61 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 61
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 618 KY depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Henderson, KY
- County
- Henderson County
- FDID
- 51248
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-05552 | $274,000 |
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 Henderson Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 94% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 93
- KY departments
- 981
What This Data Tells You About Henderson Fire Department
Henderson Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Henderson, within Henderson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 61 total personnel, 4 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. Henderson Fire Department runs 190% 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.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Henderson Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $274,000 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 Henderson Fire Department have? ▼
Henderson Fire Department has 61 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 190% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.
Does Henderson Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Henderson Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Henderson Fire Department operate? ▼
Henderson Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Henderson Fire Department? ▼
Henderson Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Henderson County, KY. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Henderson Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Henderson Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $274,000 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.
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