County profile
Bates County, MO 9 departments
87 HIFLD personnel across 9 departments in Bates County · #87 of 115 in-state.
Bates County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (87 personnel, 9 departments); #87 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #87 of 115 in Missouri
- 5.75 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Butler Fire Department
- 5 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Bates County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Adrian City Fire Department Adrian · EMS | other | - |
| Adrian Rural Fire Department Adrian · EMS | other | - |
| Amoret Fire Department Amoret | other | - |
| Amsterdam Volunteer Fire Department Amsterdam | volunteer | 15 |
| Butler Fire Department Butler · EMS | volunteer | 26 |
| Foster Volunteer Fire Department Foster | volunteer | 12 |
| Hume Fire Department Hume | volunteer | 18 |
| Rich Hill Fire Department Rich Hill · EMS | volunteer | 16 |
| Rockville Community Fire Department Incorporated Rockville · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (87 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (56% volunteer).
5.75 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (5 stations / 87 roster).
Largest book: Butler Fire Department holds 30% of county personnel (26 of 87).
Photo-finish peer: Sedgwick County, CO (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Bates County? ▼
Bates County has 87 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 50% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Bates County, MO? ▼
Bates County, MO has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #87 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Bates County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 5 of 9 departments (56%) in Bates County are volunteer.
Does Bates County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Bates 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 Bates County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.