County profile
Boone County, MO 5 departments
494 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Boone County · #8 of 115 in-state.
Boone County, MO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (494 personnel across 5 departments) - #8 of 115 in-state; mix 1/1/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #8 of 115 in Missouri
- 4.86 stations per 100 personnel
- 69% of roster in Boone County Fire Protection District
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Boone County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Boone County Fire Protection District Columbia · EMS | volunteer | 342 |
| Centralia Fire Department Centralia | other | 20 |
| Columbia Fire Department Columbia · EMS | career | 132 |
| Southern Boone County Fire Protection District Hartsburg · EMS | other | - |
| Southern Boone County Fire Protection District Ashland · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (494 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination (20% volunteer).
4.86 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 494 roster).
Largest book: Boone County Fire Protection District holds 69% of county personnel (342 of 494).
Photo-finish peer: Williamson County, TN (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Boone County? ▼
Boone County has 494 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 99, which is 395% above the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Boone County, MO? ▼
Boone County, MO has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 1 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #8 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Boone County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Boone County has a mix: 1 career, 1 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Boone County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Boone County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Boone County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.