Volunteer

North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department

Salyersville, KY · Magoffin County

North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Salyersville, KY (Magoffin County), with 1 station and 20 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

20
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
-
EMS service
-5%
below KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
20th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Salyersville, KY
FDID
77947

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 20% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

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

What This Data Tells You About North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department

North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Salyersville, within Magoffin County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 20 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as unspecified.

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. North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department runs 5% below that state average, signalling a leaner crew typical of smaller jurisdictions or heavily volunteer-staffed areas. 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 North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department have?

North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department has 20 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% below the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

EMS capability is not specified for North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department in the HIFLD database.

How many fire stations does North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department operate?

North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department?

North Magoffin Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Magoffin 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.