Volunteer EMS Provider

Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department

La Grange, KY · Oldham County

Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department is a Volunteer department serving La Grange, KY (Oldham County), with 3 stations and 49 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

49
Total personnel
3
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+133%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
87th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
16
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
La Grange, KY
FDID
93482

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 87% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 133% above the state average
Stations
3
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department

Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department operates as a Volunteer department in La Grange, within Oldham County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 49 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. Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department runs 133% 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 Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department have?

Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department has 49 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 133% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department operate?

Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department operates 3 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department?

Lagrange Fire and Rescue Department is a Volunteer department serving Oldham 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.

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.