Volunteer

Trenton Volunteer Fire Department

Trenton, KY · Todd County

Trenton Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Trenton, KY (Todd County), with 1 station and 18 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

18
Total personnel
1
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
-14%
below KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
14th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
18
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Trenton, KY
FDID
A9561

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Trenton Volunteer Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 14% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▼ 14% below the state average
Stations
1
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Trenton Volunteer Fire Department

Trenton Volunteer Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Trenton, within Todd County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 18 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. Trenton Volunteer Fire Department runs 14% 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 Trenton Volunteer Fire Department have?

Trenton Volunteer Fire Department has 18 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 14% below the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Trenton Volunteer Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does Trenton Volunteer Fire Department operate?

Trenton Volunteer Fire Department operates 1 fire station.

What type of fire department is Trenton Volunteer Fire Department?

Trenton Volunteer Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Todd 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.