County profile
Marion County, MO 5 departments
Volunteer share 80% across 5 HIFLD departments in Marion County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Marion County, MO is volunteer-led in HIFLD (80% of 5 departments; 116 personnel), #71 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #71 of 115 in Missouri
- 8.62 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Hannibal Fire Department
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Marion County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Hannibal Fire Department Hannibal · EMS | career | 40 |
| Hannibal Rural Fire Protection District Hannibal | volunteer | 20 |
| Lazy Acres Fire Protection District Protem | volunteer | 16 |
| Marion County R-2 Fire Department Philadelphia | volunteer | 20 |
| Palmyra Rural Volunteer Fire Department Palmyra | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (80% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
8.62 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 116 roster).
Largest book: Hannibal Fire Department holds 34% of county personnel (40 of 116).
Photo-finish peer: Blaine County, ID (+0 personnel).
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Marion County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Marion County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Marion County, MO? ▼
Marion County, MO has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #71 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Marion County? ▼
Marion County has 116 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 23, which is 15% above the Missouri average.
Does Marion County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Marion 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 Marion County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.