County profile
Mississippi County, MO 5 departments
80 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Mississippi County · #90 of 115 in-state.
Mississippi County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (80 personnel, 5 departments); #90 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #90 of 115 in Missouri
- 5.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 38% of roster in Charleston Department of Public Safety
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Mississippi County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Anniston Fire Department Anniston | volunteer | 18 |
| Bertrand Fire Department Bertrand | other | - |
| Charleston Department of Public Safety Charleston | career | 30 |
| East Prairie Fire Department East Prairie · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Wyatt Volunteer Fire Department Wyatt | volunteer | 14 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (80 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
5.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 80 roster).
Largest book: Charleston Department of Public Safety holds 38% of county personnel (30 of 80).
Photo-finish peer: Grant County, AR (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Mississippi County? ▼
Mississippi County has 80 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 16, which is 20% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Mississippi County, MO? ▼
Mississippi County, MO has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #90 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Mississippi County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Mississippi County are volunteer.
Does Mississippi County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Mississippi 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 Mississippi County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.