County profile
Chariton County, MO 9 departments
Volunteer share 89% across 9 HIFLD departments in Chariton County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Chariton County, MO is volunteer-led in HIFLD (89% of 9 departments; 133 personnel), #57 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #57 of 115 in Missouri
- 7.52 stations per 100 personnel
- 23% of roster in Bynumville Fire Department
- 4 of 9 depts provide EMS
- 9 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Chariton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Brunswick Fire Department Brunswick · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Bynumville Fire Department Salisbury · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Bynumville Fire Department Keytesville · EMS | other | - |
| Keytesville Fire Department Keytesville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Mendon Public Fire Protection District Mendon | volunteer | 11 |
| Salisbury Fire Department Salisbury | volunteer | 17 |
| Sumner Community Fire Department Sumner | volunteer | 12 |
| Triplett Volunteer Fire Department Triplett | volunteer | 10 |
| Yellow Creek Fire Protection District Rothville | volunteer | 10 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (89% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 8 volunteer, 0 combination (89% volunteer).
7.52 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (10 stations / 133 roster).
Largest book: Bynumville Fire Department holds 23% of county personnel (30 of 133).
Photo-finish peer: Inyo County, CA (+0 personnel).
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Chariton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 8 of 9 departments (89%) in Chariton County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Chariton County, MO? ▼
Chariton County, MO has 9 fire departments with available federal data. 8 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #57 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Chariton County? ▼
Chariton County has 133 total fire department personnel across 9 departments. The average per department is 15, which is 25% below the Missouri average.
Does Chariton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Chariton 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 Chariton County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.