County profile
Putnam County, MO 7 departments
60 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Putnam County · #98 of 115 in-state.
Putnam County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (60 personnel, 7 departments); #98 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #98 of 115 in Missouri
- 5.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 50% of roster in Grant Township Fire District
- 7 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Putnam County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Elm Township Fire Protection District Unionville | volunteer | 18 |
| Grant Township Fire District Livonia | volunteer | 30 |
| Lemons Rural Volunteer Fire Department Unionville | other | - |
| Liberty Township Fire Protection District Unionville | volunteer | 12 |
| Medicine Creek Township Fire Department Lucerne | other | - |
| Unionville Volunteer Fire Department Unionville | other | - |
| York Township Fire Department Powersville | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (60 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
5.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 60 roster).
Largest book: Grant Township Fire District holds 50% of county personnel (30 of 60).
Photo-finish peer: Lafayette County, FL (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Putnam County? ▼
Putnam County has 60 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 9, which is 55% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Putnam County, MO? ▼
Putnam County, MO has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #98 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Putnam County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Putnam County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Putnam County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Putnam County from federal records.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Putnam County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.