County profile
Caldwell County, MO 8 departments
82 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Caldwell County · #88 of 115 in-state.
Caldwell County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (82 personnel, 8 departments); #88 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #88 of 115 in Missouri
- 6.10 stations per 100 personnel
- 32% of roster in Cowgill Town and Country Fire Department
- 3 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Caldwell County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Braymer Volunteer Fire Department Braymer | volunteer | 20 |
| Breckenridge Fire Department Breckenridge | other | - |
| Breckenridge Volunteer Fire Department Breckenridge | volunteer | 11 |
| Cowgill Town and Country Fire Department Cowgill · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Hamilton Fire Department Hamilton · EMS | other | - |
| Kidder - Altamont - Winston Volunteer Fire Protection District - Kidder Kidder · EMS | other | - |
| Kingston Fire Department Kingston | volunteer | 6 |
| Polo Volunteer Fire and Rescue Department Polo | volunteer | 19 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (82 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
6.10 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 82 roster).
Largest book: Cowgill Town and Country Fire Department holds 32% of county personnel (26 of 82).
Photo-finish peer: Dallas County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Caldwell County? ▼
Caldwell County has 82 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 50% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Caldwell County, MO? ▼
Caldwell County, MO has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #88 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Caldwell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 8 departments (63%) in Caldwell County are volunteer.
Does Caldwell County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Caldwell 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 Caldwell County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.