Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Middletown Fire Protection District

Louisville, KY · Jefferson County

Middletown Fire Protection District is a Career (Paid) department serving Louisville, KY (Jefferson County), with 2 stations and 64 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

64
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+205%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
94th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
32
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Louisville, KY
FDID
56293

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Middletown Fire Protection District's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 94% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 205% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Middletown Fire Protection District

Middletown Fire Protection District operates as a Career (Paid) department in Louisville, within Jefferson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 64 total personnel, 2 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. Middletown Fire Protection District runs 205% 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 Middletown Fire Protection District have?

Middletown Fire Protection District has 64 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 205% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Middletown Fire Protection District provide EMS services?

Yes, Middletown Fire Protection District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Middletown Fire Protection District operate?

Middletown Fire Protection District operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Middletown Fire Protection District?

Middletown Fire Protection District is a Career (Paid) department serving Jefferson County, KY. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

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.

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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.