County profile
Pemiscot County, MO 7 departments
92 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Pemiscot County · #85 of 115 in-state.
Pemiscot County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (92 personnel, 7 departments); #85 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #85 of 115 in Missouri
- 4.35 stations per 100 personnel
- 33% of roster in Wardell Volunteer Fire Department
- 1 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pemiscot County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bragg City Volunteer Fire Department Bragg City | other | - |
| Caruthersville Fire Department Caruthersville | volunteer | 23 |
| Cooter Volunteer Fire Department Cooter | other | - |
| Hayti Fire Department Hayti | volunteer | 25 |
| Hayti Heights Fire Department Hayti Heights | other | - |
| Steele Fire Department Steele | volunteer | 14 |
| Wardell Volunteer Fire Department Wardell · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (92 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (57% volunteer).
4.35 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 92 roster).
Largest book: Wardell Volunteer Fire Department holds 33% of county personnel (30 of 92).
Photo-finish peer: Elliott County, KY (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Pemiscot County? ▼
Pemiscot County has 92 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 13, which is 35% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Pemiscot County, MO? ▼
Pemiscot County, MO has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #85 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Pemiscot County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 7 departments (57%) in Pemiscot County are volunteer.
Does Pemiscot County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Pemiscot 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 Pemiscot County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.