County profile
Saline County, MO 6 departments
104 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Saline County · #78 of 115 in-state.
Saline County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (104 personnel, 6 departments); #78 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #78 of 115 in Missouri
- 5.77 stations per 100 personnel
- 26% of roster in Marshall Fire Department
- 2 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Saline County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow Rock Community Volunteer Fire Department Arrow Rock · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Blackburn Rural Fire Protection Association Blackburn | other | - |
| Malta Bend Fire Protection District Malta Bend | volunteer | 20 |
| Marshall Fire Department Marshall · EMS | career | 27 |
| Slater City Fire Department Slater | volunteer | 18 |
| Sweet Springs Fire Department Sweet Springs | volunteer | 25 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (104 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
5.77 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 104 roster).
Largest book: Marshall Fire Department holds 26% of county personnel (27 of 104).
Photo-finish peer: Gordon County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Saline County? ▼
Saline County has 104 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 15% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Saline County, MO? ▼
Saline County, MO has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #78 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Saline County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 6 departments (67%) in Saline County are volunteer.
Does Saline County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Saline 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 Saline County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.