County profile
Dent County, MO 5 departments
72 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Dent County · #94 of 115 in-state.
Dent County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (72 personnel, 5 departments); #94 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #94 of 115 in Missouri
- 6.94 stations per 100 personnel
- 44% of roster in Dent County Fire Protection District
- 4 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Dent County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Dent County Fire Protection District Salem | volunteer | 32 |
| Jadwin Volunteer Fire Department Jadwin · EMS | volunteer | 13 |
| Lenox Rural Fire Department Lenox · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Montauk Rural Fire Department Salem · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Quad County Fire Protection District - Boss Station Boss · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (72 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
6.94 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 72 roster).
Largest book: Dent County Fire Protection District holds 44% of county personnel (32 of 72).
Photo-finish peer: Brantley County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Dent County? ▼
Dent County has 72 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 30% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Dent County, MO? ▼
Dent County, MO has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #94 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Dent County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Dent County are volunteer.
Does Dent County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Dent 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 Dent County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.