Volunteer EMS Provider

Morehead Fire Department

Morehead, KY · Rowan County

Morehead Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Morehead, KY (Rowan County), with 2 stations and 107 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

107
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+410%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
98th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
54
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Morehead, KY
FDID
A2537

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Morehead Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 98% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 410% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Morehead Fire Department

Morehead Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Morehead, within Rowan County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 107 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. Morehead Fire Department runs 410% 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 Morehead Fire Department have?

Morehead Fire Department has 107 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 410% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Morehead Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Morehead Fire Department operate?

Morehead Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Morehead Fire Department?

Morehead Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Rowan 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.

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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.