County profile
Dekalb County, MO 6 departments
102 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Dekalb County · #79 of 115 in-state.
Dekalb County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (102 personnel, 6 departments); #79 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #79 of 115 in Missouri
- 5.88 stations per 100 personnel
- 41% of roster in Central Dekalb County Fire Protection District
- 6 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dekalb County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Central Dekalb County Fire Protection District Maysville · EMS | volunteer | 42 |
| Central Dekalb County Fire Protection District - Fairport Maysville · EMS | other | - |
| Clarksdale Fire Protection District Clarksdale · EMS | volunteer | 17 |
| Osborn Fire Protection District Osborn · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Stewartsville Fire Protection District Stewartsville · EMS | other | - |
| Union Star Fire Protection District Union Star · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (102 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
5.88 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 102 roster).
Largest book: Central Dekalb County Fire Protection District holds 41% of county personnel (42 of 102).
Photo-finish peer: Archuleta County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Dekalb County? ▼
Dekalb County has 102 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 15% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Dekalb County, MO? ▼
Dekalb County, MO has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #79 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Dekalb County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Dekalb County are volunteer.
Does Dekalb County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Dekalb 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 Dekalb County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.