County profile
Taney County, MO 10 departments
287 HIFLD personnel across 10 departments in Taney County · #17 of 115 in-state.
Taney County, MO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (287 personnel across 10 departments) - #17 of 115 in-state; mix 1/7/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #17 of 115 in Missouri
- 9.41 stations per 100 personnel
- 31% of roster in Western Taney County Fire Protection District
- 6 of 10 depts provide EMS
- 10 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Taney County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Bradleyville Rural Volunteer Fire Department Bradleyville | volunteer | 20 |
| Branson Fire and Rescue Branson · EMS | career | 44 |
| Cedar Creek Volunteer Fire Department Cedar Creek · EMS | volunteer | 45 |
| Central Taney County Fire Protection District Taneyville · EMS | other | - |
| Central Taney County Fire Protection District Kirbyville · EMS | volunteer | 31 |
| City of Forsyth Fire Department Forsyth | volunteer | 21 |
| College of the Ozarks Point Lookout Fire Department Hollister · EMS | volunteer | 11 |
| Protem Fire Protection District Protem | volunteer | 25 |
| Western Taney County Fire Protection District Kirbyville · EMS | other | - |
| Western Taney County Fire Protection District Branson | volunteer | 90 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (287 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 1 career, 7 volunteer, 0 combination (70% volunteer).
9.41 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (27 stations / 287 roster).
Largest book: Western Taney County Fire Protection District holds 31% of county personnel (90 of 287).
Photo-finish peer: Tift County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Taney County? ▼
Taney County has 287 total fire department personnel across 10 departments. The average per department is 29, which is 45% above the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Taney County, MO? ▼
Taney County, MO has 10 fire departments with available federal data. 1 career, 7 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #17 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Taney County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 7 of 10 departments (70%) in Taney County are volunteer.
Does Taney County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 7 departments in Taney 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 Taney County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.