Volunteer EMS Provider

Kachemak Emergency Services

Homer, AK · Kenai Peninsula County

Kachemak Emergency Services is a Volunteer department serving Homer, AK (Kenai Peninsula County), with 1 station and 46 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

46
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+171%
above AK avg personnel
(17/dept)
79th
percentile by size
of 122 AK depts
46
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Homer, AK
FDID
26541

Staffing vs the Alaska average

How Kachemak Emergency Services's personnel count compares to the typical department in Alaska. It is larger than 79% of the 122 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 171% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
18
AK departments
286

What This Data Tells You About Kachemak Emergency Services

Kachemak Emergency Services operates as a Volunteer department in Homer, within Kenai Peninsula County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 46 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Alaska has 286 registered fire departments and 4,811 total personnel, averaging roughly 17 staff per department. Kachemak Emergency Services runs 171% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 4,100 fires, 18 fire deaths, and 38% 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 Kachemak Emergency Services have?

Kachemak Emergency Services has 46 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 171% above the Alaska average of 17 per department.

Does Kachemak Emergency Services provide EMS services?

Yes, Kachemak Emergency Services provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Kachemak Emergency Services operate?

Kachemak Emergency Services operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Kachemak Emergency Services?

Kachemak Emergency Services is a Volunteer department serving Kenai Peninsula County, AK. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

How many fire departments are in Alaska?

Alaska has 286 fire departments with 4,811 total personnel. 38% 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.