County profile
Jefferson County, MO 23 departments
660 HIFLD personnel across 23 departments in Jefferson County · #4 of 115 in-state.
Jefferson County, MO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (660 personnel across 23 departments) - #4 of 115 in-state; mix 2/14/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #4 of 115 in Missouri
- 4.85 stations per 100 personnel
- 12% of roster in Festus Fire Department
- 15 of 23 depts provide EMS
- 23 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jefferson County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (660 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 14 volunteer, 0 combination (61% volunteer).
4.85 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (32 stations / 660 roster).
Largest book: Festus Fire Department holds 12% of county personnel (82 of 660).
Photo-finish peer: Ottawa County, MI (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jefferson County? ▼
Jefferson County has 660 total fire department personnel across 23 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 45% above the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Jefferson County, MO? ▼
Jefferson County, MO has 23 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 14 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #4 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jefferson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 14 of 23 departments (61%) in Jefferson County are volunteer.
Does Jefferson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 18 departments in Jefferson 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 Jefferson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.