County profile
Mcdonald County, MO 8 departments
95 HIFLD personnel across 8 departments in Mcdonald County · #84 of 115 in-state.
Mcdonald County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (95 personnel, 8 departments); #84 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #84 of 115 in Missouri
- 5.26 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Goodman Area Fire Protection District
- 6 of 8 depts provide EMS
- 8 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mcdonald County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Volunteer Fire Department Anderson | volunteer | 15 |
| Goodman Area Fire Protection District Goodman · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Lanagan Volunteer Fire Department Lanagan | volunteer | 20 |
| Noel Fire Department Noel · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Pineville Volunteer Fire Department Pineville · EMS | other | - |
| South West City Volunteer Fire Department South West City · EMS | other | - |
| Stella Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Rocky Comfort · EMS | other | - |
| White Rock Fire Department Pineville · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (95 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (63% volunteer).
5.26 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 95 roster).
Largest book: Goodman Area Fire Protection District holds 23% of county personnel (22 of 95).
Photo-finish peer: Crowley County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mcdonald County? ▼
Mcdonald County has 95 total fire department personnel across 8 departments. The average per department is 12, which is 40% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Mcdonald County, MO? ▼
Mcdonald County, MO has 8 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #84 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mcdonald County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 8 departments (63%) in Mcdonald County are volunteer.
Does Mcdonald County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 6 departments in Mcdonald 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 Mcdonald County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.