County profile
Montgomery County, MO 9 departments
Volunteer share 89% across 9 HIFLD departments in Montgomery County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Montgomery County, MO is volunteer-led in HIFLD (89% of 9 departments; 190 personnel), #36 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #36 of 115 in Missouri
- 4.74 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Big Spring Fire Protection District
- 5 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Montgomery County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bellflower Volunteer Fire Protection District Bellflower | volunteer | 20 |
| Big Spring Fire Protection District Rhineland · EMS | other | - |
| Big Spring Fire Protection District New Florence · EMS | volunteer | 36 |
| Jonesburg/High Hill Fire Protection District Jonesburg · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Middletown Fire Protection District Middletown · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Montgomery Volunteer Fire Protection District Montgomery · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| New Florence Fire Protection District New Florence | volunteer | 19 |
| Rhineland Area Volunteer Fire Department Rhineland | volunteer | 20 |
| Wellsville Rural Fire Department Wellsville | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (89% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (89% volunteer).
4.74 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 190 roster).
Largest book: Big Spring Fire Protection District holds 19% of county personnel (36 of 190).
Photo-finish peer: Elbert County, CO (+0 personnel).
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Montgomery County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Montgomery County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Montgomery County, MO? ▼
Montgomery County, MO has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #36 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Montgomery County? ▼
Montgomery County has 190 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 21, which is 5% above the Missouri average.
Does Montgomery County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Montgomery 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 Montgomery County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.