Madisonville Fire Department
Madisonville, KY · Hopkins County
Madisonville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Madisonville, KY (Hopkins County), with 4 stations and 60 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 60
- Total personnel
- 4
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 618 KY depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- CAREER
- Location
- Madisonville, KY
- County
- Hopkins County
- FDID
- 54266
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-01307 | $409,641.9 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-06725 | $320,000 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-00278 | $199,436.19 |
| 2014 | EMW2013FV01544 | $1,000,000 |
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 Madisonville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 93% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 4
- State fire deaths/yr
- 93
- KY departments
- 981
What This Data Tells You About Madisonville Fire Department
Madisonville Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Madisonville, within Hopkins County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 60 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. Madisonville Fire Department runs 186% 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: Madisonville Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,929,078.09 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 Madisonville Fire Department have? ▼
Madisonville Fire Department has 60 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 186% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.
Does Madisonville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Madisonville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Madisonville Fire Department operate? ▼
Madisonville Fire Department operates 4 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Madisonville Fire Department? ▼
Madisonville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Hopkins County, KY. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Madisonville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Madisonville Fire Department has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $1,929,078.09 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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