County profile
Atchison County, MO 5 departments
39 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Atchison County · #110 of 115 in-state.
Atchison County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (39 personnel, 5 departments); #110 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #110 of 115 in Missouri
- 5.13 stations per 100 personnel
- 54% of roster in West Atchison Rural Fire District - Rock Port
- 1 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Atchison County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Fairfax Volunteer Fire Department Fairfax | volunteer | 18 |
| Tarkio Fire Department Tarkio · EMS | other | - |
| Watson Fire Department Watson | other | - |
| West Atchison Rural Fire District - Rock Port Rock Port | volunteer | 21 |
| Westboro Rural Volunteer Fire Department Westboro | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (39 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination (40% volunteer).
5.13 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (2 stations / 39 roster).
Largest book: West Atchison Rural Fire District - Rock Port holds 54% of county personnel (21 of 39).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Atchison County? ▼
Atchison County has 39 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 8, which is 60% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Atchison County, MO? ▼
Atchison County, MO has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 2 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #110 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Atchison County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Atchison County has a mix: 0 career, 2 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Atchison County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Atchison 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 Atchison County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.