County profile
Washington County, MO 6 departments
Volunteer share 83% across 6 HIFLD departments in Washington County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Washington County, MO is volunteer-led in HIFLD (83% of 6 departments; 164 personnel), #43 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #43 of 115 in Missouri
- 5.49 stations per 100 personnel
- 37% of roster in Potosi Fire Protection District House 1
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Washington County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Belgrade Volunteer Fire Department Belgrade | volunteer | 35 |
| Caledonia Fire Protection District Caledonia | volunteer | 22 |
| Irondale Community Volunteer Fire Department Irondale | volunteer | 13 |
| Potosi Fire Protection District House 1 Potosi · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Potosi Fire Protection District House 5 Potosi · EMS | other | - |
| Richwoods Fire Protection District Richwoods · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (83% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (83% volunteer).
5.49 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (9 stations / 164 roster).
Largest book: Potosi Fire Protection District House 1 holds 37% of county personnel (60 of 164).
Photo-finish peer: Adams County, IN (+0 personnel).
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Washington County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 6 departments (83%) in Washington County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Washington County, MO? ▼
Washington County, MO has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #43 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Washington County? ▼
Washington County has 164 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 27, which is 35% above the Missouri average.
Does Washington County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Washington County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Washington County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.