Volunteer

New Haven Fire Department

New Haven, KY · Nelson County

New Haven Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving New Haven, KY (Nelson County), with 1 station and 44 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

44
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+110%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
83th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
44
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
New Haven, KY
FDID
90471

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How New Haven Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 83% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 110% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About New Haven Fire Department

New Haven Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in New Haven, within Nelson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 44 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. New Haven Fire Department runs 110% 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 New Haven Fire Department have?

New Haven Fire Department has 44 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 110% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does New Haven Fire Department provide EMS services?

New Haven Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does New Haven Fire Department operate?

New Haven Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is New Haven Fire Department?

New Haven Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Nelson 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.