County profile
Buchanan County, MO 9 departments
Volunteer share 33% across 9 HIFLD departments in Buchanan County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Buchanan County, MO leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 33% of 9; 201 personnel); #30 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #30 of 115 in Missouri
- 6.97 stations per 100 personnel
- 67% of roster in Saint Joseph Fire Department
- 4 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Buchanan County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Dekalb Volunteer Fire Department Dekalb · EMS | other | - |
| Easton Fire Protection District Easton | other | - |
| Missouri Air National Guard - Rosecrans Fire Department-Dod Saint Joseph | career | 24 |
| Rushville Volunteer Fire Department Rushville · EMS | other | - |
| Saint Joseph Fire Department Saint Joseph · EMS | career | 134 |
| San Antonio Fire Department Easton · EMS | volunteer | 15 |
| South Central Buchanan County Fire Protection District Faucett | other | - |
| South Central Buchanan County Fire Protection District Agency | volunteer | 18 |
| Sugar Lake Fire Protection District Rushville | volunteer | 10 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (33% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (33% volunteer).
6.97 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 201 roster).
Largest book: Saint Joseph Fire Department holds 67% of county personnel (134 of 201).
Photo-finish peer: Dallas County, AL (+0 personnel).
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Buchanan County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Buchanan County has a mix: 2 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Buchanan County, MO? ▼
Buchanan County, MO has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #30 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Buchanan County? ▼
Buchanan County has 201 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 22, which is 10% above the Missouri average.
Does Buchanan County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Buchanan County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Buchanan County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.