Volunteer EMS Provider

Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service

Alexandria, KY · Campbell County

Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service is a Volunteer department serving Alexandria, KY (Campbell County), with 1 station and 45 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

45
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+114%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
83th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
45
personnel per station
staffing density
$1.6M
1 FEMA grant
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Alexandria, KY
FDID
19090

FEMA Grant History

$1.6M
Total Funding
1
Awards
Year Award Amount
2020 EMW-2020-FF-00004 $1,582,722.5

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 Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 83% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 114% above the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service

Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service operates as a Volunteer department in Alexandria, within Campbell County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 45 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. Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service runs 114% 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: Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $1,582,722.5 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 Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service have?

Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service has 45 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 114% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service provide EMS services?

Yes, Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service operate?

Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service?

Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service is a Volunteer department serving Campbell County, KY. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.

Has Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service received federal grants?

Yes, Southern Campbell Fire District Ambulance Service has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $1,582,722.5 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2020.

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.