County profile
Shannon County, MO 5 departments
52 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Shannon County · #104 of 115 in-state.
Shannon County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (52 personnel, 5 departments); #104 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #104 of 115 in Missouri
- 7.69 stations per 100 personnel
- 42% of roster in Eminence Rural Fire Department
- 2 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Shannon County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Birch Tree Volunteer Fire Department Birch Tree | volunteer | 14 |
| Eminence Rural Fire Department Eminence | volunteer | 22 |
| Timber Community Fire Protection District - North Salem · EMS | other | - |
| Timber Community Fire Protection District - South Salem · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Winona Volunteer Fire Department Winona | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (52 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (60% volunteer).
7.69 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 52 roster).
Largest book: Eminence Rural Fire Department holds 42% of county personnel (22 of 52).
Photo-finish peer: San Benito County, CA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Shannon County? ▼
Shannon County has 52 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 50% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Shannon County, MO? ▼
Shannon County, MO has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #104 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Shannon County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 5 departments (60%) in Shannon County are volunteer.
Does Shannon County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Shannon 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 Shannon County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.