Volunteer

Providence Fire Department

Providence, KY · Webster County

Providence Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Providence, KY (Webster County), with 1 station and 29 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

29
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+38%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
60th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
29
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Providence, KY
FDID
B6597

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Providence Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 60% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 38% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Providence Fire Department

Providence Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Providence, within Webster County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 29 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. Providence Fire Department runs 38% 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 Providence Fire Department have?

Providence Fire Department has 29 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 38% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Providence Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Providence Fire Department operate?

Providence Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Providence Fire Department?

Providence Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Webster 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.