County profile
Douglas County, MO 8 departments
76 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Douglas County · #93 of 115 in-state.
Douglas County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (76 personnel, 8 departments); #93 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #93 of 115 in Missouri
- 6.58 stations per 100 personnel
- 50% of roster in Goodhope Fire Department Incorporated
- 7 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Douglas County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Ava Rural Fire Department Ava · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| City of Ava Fire Department Ava · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| E-76-Ee Volunteer Fire Department Mountain Grove · EMS | other | - |
| Eastern Douglas County Volunteer Fire Department Drury · EMS | other | - |
| Goodhope Fire Department Incorporated Ava · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
| Skyline Volunteer Fire Department Norwood · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Squires Volunteer Fire Department Squires | other | - |
| Twin Bridges Volunteer Fire Department Willow Springs · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (76 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
6.58 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 76 roster).
Largest book: Goodhope Fire Department Incorporated holds 50% of county personnel (38 of 76).
Photo-finish peer: Macon County, AL (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Douglas County? ▼
Douglas County has 76 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 Douglas County, MO? ▼
Douglas County, MO has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #93 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Douglas County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Douglas County has a mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Douglas County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Douglas 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 Douglas County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.