County profile
Carter County, MO 6 departments
42 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Carter County · #108 of 115 in-state.
Carter County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (42 personnel, 6 departments); #108 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #108 of 115 in Missouri
- 7.14 stations per 100 personnel
- 48% of roster in Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Carter County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| City of Grandin Fire Department Grandin | volunteer | 12 |
| Eastwood Fire Protection District Van Buren | other | - |
| Ellsinore Rural Fire Protection District Ellsinore | volunteer | 10 |
| Fremont Fire Protection District Fremont | other | - |
| Little Black Rural Fire Department Grandin | other | - |
| Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department Van Buren · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (42 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
7.14 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 42 roster).
Largest book: Van Buren Volunteer Fire Department holds 48% of county personnel (20 of 42).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Carter County? ▼
Carter County has 42 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 7, which is 65% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Carter County, MO? ▼
Carter County, MO has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #108 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Carter County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Carter County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Carter County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Carter 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 Carter County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.