Shepherdsville Division of Fire
Shepherdsville, KY · Bullitt County
Shepherdsville Division of Fire is a Volunteer department serving Shepherdsville, KY (Bullitt County), with 1 station and 28 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 28
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(21/dept)
of 618 KY depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Shepherdsville, KY
- County
- Bullitt County
- FDID
- 15067
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-04491 | $171,428.57 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FF-00743 | $3,761,805.96 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-08041 | $186,667 |
| 2008 | EMW2008FF00698 | $-29,226 |
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 Shepherdsville Division of Fire's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 56% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 93
- KY departments
- 981
What This Data Tells You About Shepherdsville Division of Fire
Shepherdsville Division of Fire operates as a Volunteer department in Shepherdsville, within Bullitt County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 28 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. Shepherdsville Division of Fire runs 33% 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: Shepherdsville Division of Fire has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $4,090,675.53 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 Shepherdsville Division of Fire have? ▼
Shepherdsville Division of Fire has 28 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 33% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.
Does Shepherdsville Division of Fire provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Shepherdsville Division of Fire provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Shepherdsville Division of Fire operate? ▼
Shepherdsville Division of Fire operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Shepherdsville Division of Fire? ▼
Shepherdsville Division of Fire is a Volunteer department serving Bullitt County, KY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Shepherdsville Division of Fire received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Shepherdsville Division of Fire has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $4,090,675.53 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.
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