County profile
Lewis County, MO 9 departments
Volunteer share 78% across 9 HIFLD departments in Lewis County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lewis County, MO is volunteer-led in HIFLD (78% of 9 departments; 186 personnel), #37 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #37 of 115 in Missouri
- 5.38 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in R-4 Fire Protection District
- 8 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lewis County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Canton R-V Fire Protection District Canton · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| LA Belle Fire Protection District - Steffenville La Belle · EMS | other | - |
| LA Grange Fire Department La Grange · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Labelle Fire Protection District Labelle · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Lewistown Volunteer Fire Department Lewistown · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| Monticello Volunteer Fire Department Monticello | volunteer | 14 |
| R-4 Fire Protection District Maywood · EMS | other | - |
| R-4 Fire Protection District Ewing · EMS | volunteer | 41 |
| Williamstown Volunteer Fire Department Williamstown · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (78% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (78% volunteer).
5.38 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 186 roster).
Largest book: R-4 Fire Protection District holds 22% of county personnel (41 of 186).
Photo-finish peer: Crenshaw County, AL (+0 personnel).
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Lewis County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Lewis County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Lewis County, MO? ▼
Lewis County, MO has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #37 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lewis County? ▼
Lewis County has 186 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% above the Missouri average.
Does Lewis County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 8 departments in Lewis 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 Lewis County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.