County profile
Macon County, MO 9 departments
Volunteer share 78% across 9 HIFLD departments in Macon County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Macon County, MO is volunteer-led in HIFLD (78% of 9 departments; 125 personnel), #66 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #66 of 115 in Missouri
- 6.40 stations per 100 personnel
- 22% of roster in LA Plata Community Fire District
- 3 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Macon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta Volunteer Fire Department Atlanta | volunteer | 8 |
| Bevier Fire Department Bevier | volunteer | 25 |
| Callao Town and Country Fire Callao · EMS | volunteer | 11 |
| Elmer Rural Fire Association Elmer | other | - |
| Ethel Volunteer Fire Department Ethel | volunteer | 20 |
| LA Plata Community Fire District La Plata · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Macon Fire Department Macon · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Macon Rural Fire Department Macon | other | - |
| New Cambria Volunteer Fire Department New Cambria | volunteer | 15 |
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).
6.40 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (8 stations / 125 roster).
Largest book: LA Plata Community Fire District holds 22% of county personnel (27 of 125).
Photo-finish peer: Lawrence County, KY (+0 personnel).
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Macon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 9 departments (78%) in Macon County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Macon County, MO? ▼
Macon County, MO has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #66 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Macon County? ▼
Macon County has 125 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 14, which is 30% below the Missouri average.
Does Macon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Macon 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 Macon County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.