Volunteer

Rockholds Fire Department

Rockholds, KY · Whitley County

Rockholds Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Rockholds, KY (Whitley County), with 1 station and 16 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

16
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-24%
below KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
8th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
16
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Rockholds, KY
FDID
B7666

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Rockholds Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 8% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 24% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Rockholds Fire Department

Rockholds Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Rockholds, within Whitley County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 16 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. Rockholds Fire Department runs 24% 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 Rockholds Fire Department have?

Rockholds Fire Department has 16 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 24% below the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Rockholds Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Rockholds Fire Department operate?

Rockholds Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Rockholds Fire Department?

Rockholds Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Whitley 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.