Volunteer

West Knox Fire Department

Corbin, KY · Knox County

West Knox Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Corbin, KY (Knox County), with 2 stations and 37 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

37
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+76%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
76th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
19
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
VOLUNTEER
Location
Corbin, KY
FDID
61331

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How West Knox Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 76% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 76% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About West Knox Fire Department

West Knox Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Corbin, within Knox County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 37 total personnel, 2 stations, 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. West Knox Fire Department runs 76% 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 West Knox Fire Department have?

West Knox Fire Department has 37 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 76% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does West Knox Fire Department provide EMS services?

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

How many fire stations does West Knox Fire Department operate?

West Knox Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is West Knox Fire Department?

West Knox Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Knox 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.