Career (Paid) EMS Provider

ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1

Arnold, MO · Jefferson County

ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1 is a Career (Paid) department serving Arnold, MO (Jefferson County), with 4 stations and 79 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

79
Total personnel
4
Stations
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+295%
above MO avg personnel
(20/dept)
96th
percentile by size
of 683 MO depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Arnold, MO
FDID
05003

Staffing vs the Missouri average

How ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1's personnel count compares to the typical department in Missouri. It is larger than 96% of the 683 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 295% above the state average
Stations
4
State fire deaths/yr
95
MO departments
1,128

What This Data Tells You About ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1

ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1 operates as a Career (Paid) department in Arnold, within Jefferson County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 79 total personnel, 4 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.

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. ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1 runs 295% 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1 have?

ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1 has 79 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 295% above the Missouri average of 20 per department.

Does ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1 provide EMS services?

Yes, ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1 provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1 operate?

ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1 operates 4 fire stations.

What type of fire department is ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1?

ROCK COMMUNITY FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT HOUSE 1 is a Career (Paid) department serving Jefferson County, MO. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

How many fire departments are in Missouri?

Missouri has 1,128 fire departments with 22,864 total personnel. 52% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

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Federal data sources

Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.