County profile
Lincoln County, MO 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Lincoln County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Lincoln County, MO is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 134 personnel), #35 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #35 of 115 in Missouri
- 6.72 stations per 100 personnel
- 28% of roster in Winfield/Foley Fire Protection District
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Lincoln County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Elsberry Fire Protection District Elsberry | volunteer | 23 |
| Hawk Point Fire Protection District Hawk Point | volunteer | 35 |
| Northwest Fire Protection District Silex · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Old Monroe Fire Protection District Old Monroe · EMS | volunteer | 12 |
| Winfield/Foley Fire Protection District Foley | other | - |
| Winfield/Foley Fire Protection District Winfield · EMS | volunteer | 38 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
6.72 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 134 roster).
Largest book: Winfield/Foley Fire Protection District holds 28% of county personnel (38 of 134).
Photo-finish peer: Marshall County, KY (+0 personnel).
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Lincoln County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Lincoln County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Lincoln County, MO? ▼
Lincoln County, MO has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #35 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Lincoln County? ▼
Lincoln County has 134 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 10% above the Missouri average.
Does Lincoln County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Lincoln 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 Lincoln County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.