Volunteer

Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department

Bethelridge, KY · Casey County

Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Bethelridge, KY (Casey County), with 1 station and 32 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

32
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+52%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
67th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
32
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Bethelridge, KY
FDID
23871

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 67% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 52% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department

Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Bethelridge, within Casey County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 32 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. Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department runs 52% 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 Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department have?

Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department has 32 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 52% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department?

Southeast Casey County Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Casey 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.