The Southern Stone County Fire Protection District, located in beautiful southwest Missouri, covers 280 square miles of Southern Stone County. The district covers the largest portion of Table Rock Lake, known for its, world-class, bass fishing. The District operates 14 fire stations and utilizes two fire boats. Classified as a combination district there are 50 Volunteer Firefighters, 24 Auxiliary Members, and 8 Cadets. The volunteers are supported by six paid, shift, firefighters and a command staff of four chief officers.