County profile
St Francis County, AR 8 departments
68 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in St Francis County · #72 of 75 in-state.
St Francis County, AR reports a light HIFLD roster (68 personnel, 8 departments); #72 of 75 in-state.
- Personnel rank #72 of 75 in Arkansas
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 38% of roster in Forrest City Fire Department
- 8 of 1,168 Arkansas departments statewide
Fire Departments in St Francis County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Caldwell Fire Department Caldwell | volunteer | 10 |
| Colt Volunteer Fire Department Colt | volunteer | - |
| Forrest City Fire Department Forrest City | combination | 26 |
| Hughes Volunteer Fire Department Hughes | volunteer | 17 |
| Madison Fire Department Madison | volunteer | - |
| Palestine Fire Station Palestine | volunteer | - |
| Wheatley Fire Department Wheatley | volunteer | 15 |
| Widener Volunteer Fire Department Widener | volunteer | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (68 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 1 combination (88% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 68 roster).
Largest book: Forrest City Fire Department holds 38% of county personnel (26 of 68).
Photo-finish peer: Baca County, CO (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve St Francis County? ▼
St Francis County has 68 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 31% below the Arkansas average.
How many fire departments are in St Francis County, AR? ▼
St Francis County, AR has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, 1 combination. By total reported personnel it ranks #72 of 75 among Arkansas counties with at least one listed department.
Are St Francis County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 8 departments (88%) in St Francis County are volunteer.
Does St Francis County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for St Francis County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for St Francis County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.