Branson Fire and Rescue

What This Data Tells You About Branson Fire and Rescue

Branson Fire and Rescue operates as a Career (Paid) department in Branson, within Taney County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 44 total personnel, 3 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.

Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Missouri has 1,128 registered fire departments and 22,864 total personnel, averaging roughly 20 staff per department. Branson Fire and Rescue runs 120% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 43,100 fires, 95 fire deaths, and 52% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.

Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Branson Fire and Rescue has received 4 FEMA grants totaling $808,303.85 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.