Volunteer EMS Provider

McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District

Island, KY · Mclean County

McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District is a Volunteer department serving Island, KY (Mclean County), with 1 station and 22 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

22
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+5%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
32th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
22
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Island, KY
FDID
75432

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 32% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 5% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District

McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District operates as a Volunteer department in Island, within Mclean County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 22 total personnel, 1 station, 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. McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District runs 5% 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 McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District have?

McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District has 22 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District provide EMS services?

Yes, McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District operate?

McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District?

McLean County Fire Department - Southeast District is a Volunteer department serving Mclean 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.