Volunteer

Woodford County Fire

Versailles, KY · Woodford County

Woodford County Fire is a Volunteer department serving Versailles, KY (Woodford County), with 5 stations and 53 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

53
Total personnel
5
Stations
-
Fire trucks
No
EMS service
+152%
above KY avg personnel
(21/dept)
89th
percentile by size
of 618 KY depts
11
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
Location
Versailles, KY
FDID
B9613

Staffing vs the Kentucky average

How Woodford County Fire's personnel count compares to the typical department in Kentucky. It is larger than 89% of the 618 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 152% above the state average
Stations
5
State fire deaths/yr
93
KY departments
981

What This Data Tells You About Woodford County Fire

Woodford County Fire operates as a Volunteer department in Versailles, within Woodford County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 53 total personnel, 5 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. Woodford County Fire runs 152% 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 Woodford County Fire have?

Woodford County Fire has 53 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 152% above the Kentucky average of 21 per department.

Does Woodford County Fire provide EMS services?

Woodford County Fire does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.

How many fire stations does Woodford County Fire operate?

Woodford County Fire operates 5 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Woodford County Fire?

Woodford County Fire is a Volunteer department serving Woodford 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.

Nearby Departments

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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.