County profile
Cape Girardeau County, MO 11 departments
274 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Cape Girardeau County · #19 of 115 in-state.
Cape Girardeau County, MO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (274 personnel across 11 departments) - #19 of 115 in-state; mix 1/6/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #19 of 115 in Missouri
- 5.84 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in East County Fire Protection District
- 3 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Cape Girardeau County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Cape Girardeau Fire Department Cape Girardeau · EMS | career | 60 |
| Delta Fire Protection District Chaffee · EMS | other | - |
| East County Fire Protection District Cape Girardeau | volunteer | 84 |
| Fruitland Area Fire Protection District Jackson | volunteer | 35 |
| Fruitland Area Fire Protection District Altenburg | other | - |
| Gordonville Fire Department Cape Girardeau | other | - |
| Jackson Fire and Rescue Jackson · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Millersville Rural Fire Protection District Millersville | volunteer | 25 |
| Millersville Rural Fire Protection District Burfordville | other | - |
| North Cape Girardeau County Fire District Oak Ridge | volunteer | 19 |
| Whitewater Fire Protection District Whitewater | volunteer | 19 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (274 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (55% volunteer).
5.84 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 274 roster).
Largest book: East County Fire Protection District holds 31% of county personnel (84 of 274).
Photo-finish peer: Butte County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Cape Girardeau County? ▼
Cape Girardeau County has 274 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 25, which is 25% above the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Cape Girardeau County, MO? ▼
Cape Girardeau County, MO has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #19 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Cape Girardeau County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 11 departments (55%) in Cape Girardeau County are volunteer.
Does Cape Girardeau County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Cape Girardeau 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 Cape Girardeau County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.