Reed Fire Department
Reed, KY · Henderson County
Reed Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Reed, KY (Henderson County), with 1 station and 20 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 20
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 618 KY depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Reed, KY
- County
- Henderson County
- FDID
- 51249
Staffing vs the Kentucky average
How Reed Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 20% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 93
- KY departments
- 981
What This Data Tells You About Reed Fire Department
Reed Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Reed, within Henderson 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 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. Reed 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 Reed Fire Department have? ▼
Reed Fire Department has 20 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 5% below the Kentucky average of 21 per department.
Does Reed Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Reed Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Reed Fire Department operate? ▼
Reed Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Reed Fire Department? ▼
Reed Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Henderson 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.
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