Volunteer EMS Provider

Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad

Petersburg, KY · Boone County

Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad is a Volunteer department serving Petersburg, KY (Boone County), with 1 station and 14 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

14
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
-33%
below KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
2th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
14
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Petersburg, KY
FDID
08031

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 2% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 33% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad

Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad operates as a Volunteer department in Petersburg, within Boone County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 14 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. Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad runs 33% 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 Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad have?

Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad has 14 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 33% below the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad provide EMS services?

Yes, Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad operate?

Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad?

Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department / Petersburg Volunteer Fire Department Life Squad is a Volunteer department serving Boone 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.