Volunteer EMS Provider

Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District

Louisville, KY · Jefferson County

Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Louisville, KY (Jefferson County), with 8 stations and 225 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

225
Total personnel
8
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+971%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
100th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
28
personnel per station
staffing density
$815K
3 FEMA grants
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Louisville, KY
FDID
56295

FEMA Grant History

$815K
Total Funding
3
Awards
Year Award Amount
2024 EMW-2024-FG-07423 $203,805.45
2022 EMW-2022-FG-08778 $236,592.36
2015 EMW2014FO04201 $375,000

Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 100% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 971% above the state average
Stations
8
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District

Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District operates as a Volunteer department in Louisville, within Jefferson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 225 total personnel, 8 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. Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District runs 971% 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.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $815,397.81 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District have?

Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District has 225 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 971% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District provide EMS services?

Yes, Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District operate?

Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District operates 8 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District?

Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District is a Volunteer department serving Jefferson County, KY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District received federal grants?

Yes, Pleasure Ridge Park Fire District has received 3 FEMA grants totaling $815,397.81 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.

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.