County profile
St Louis County, MO 53 departments
1,743 HIFLD personnel across 53 departments in St Louis County · #1 of 115 in-state.
St Louis County, MO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,743 personnel across 53 departments) - #1 of 115 in-state; mix 38/3/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #1 of 115 in Missouri
- 4.70 stations per 100 personnel
- 10% of roster in Metro West Fire Protection District
- 40 of 53 depts provide EMS
- 53 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in St Louis County
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,743 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 38 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (6% volunteer).
4.70 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (82 stations / 1,743 roster).
Largest book: Metro West Fire Protection District holds 10% of county personnel (166 of 1,743).
Photo-finish peer: Jefferson County, KY (+14 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve St Louis County? ▼
St Louis County has 1,743 total fire department personnel across 53 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 65% above the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in St Louis County, MO? ▼
St Louis County, MO has 53 fire departments with available federal data. 38 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #1 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are St Louis County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
No, 38 of 53 departments (72%) are career (paid) departments.
Does St Louis County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 44 departments in St Louis 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 St Louis County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.