County profile
Howell County, MO 13 departments
Volunteer share 85% across 13 HIFLD departments in Howell County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Howell County, MO is volunteer-led in HIFLD (85% of 13 departments; 248 personnel), #20 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #20 of 115 in Missouri
- 7.66 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Eleven Point Rural Fire Department
- 4 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Howell County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brandsville Fire Protection Association Incorporated West Plains | volunteer | 11 |
| Caulfield Fire Department Caulfield | other | - |
| Eleven Point Rural Fire Department Willow Springs · EMS | volunteer | 48 |
| Howell County Rural Fire District West Plains | volunteer | 31 |
| Lanton Volunteer Fire Department West Plains | volunteer | 20 |
| Moody Volunteer Fire Department Moody · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Mountain View Volunteer Fire Department Mountain View · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Peace Valley-White Church Volunteer Pomona | other | - |
| Peace Valley-White Church Volunteer Peace Valley | volunteer | 11 |
| Pottersville Volunteer Fire Department Pottersville | volunteer | 15 |
| Pumpkin Center Fire Department West Plains | volunteer | 17 |
| West Plains Fire and Rescue West Plains | volunteer | 31 |
| Willow Springs Rural Fire Protection Willow Springs · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (85% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 11 volunteer, 0 combination (85% volunteer).
7.66 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (19 stations / 248 roster).
Largest book: Eleven Point Rural Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (48 of 248).
Photo-finish peer: Woodford County, IL (+0 personnel).
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Howell County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 11 of 13 departments (85%) in Howell County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Howell County, MO? ▼
Howell County, MO has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 11 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #20 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Howell County? ▼
Howell County has 248 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 5% below the Missouri average.
Does Howell County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Howell County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Howell County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.