Lancaster Fire Department
Lancaster, KY · Garrard County
Lancaster Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Lancaster, KY (Garrard County), with 1 station and 28 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 28
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 618 KY depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Lancaster, KY
- County
- Garrard County
- FDID
- 40182
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FF-00618 | $371,450 |
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 Lancaster Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 56% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 93
- KY departments
- 981
What This Data Tells You About Lancaster Fire Department
Lancaster Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Lancaster, within Garrard County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Lancaster Fire Department runs 33% 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: Lancaster Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $371,450 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 Lancaster Fire Department have? ▼
Lancaster Fire Department has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 33% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.
Does Lancaster Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Lancaster Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Lancaster Fire Department operate? ▼
Lancaster Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Lancaster Fire Department? ▼
Lancaster Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Garrard County, KY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Lancaster Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Lancaster Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $371,450 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
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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