County profile
Clay County, MO 11 departments
387 HIFLD personnel across 11 departments in Clay County · #10 of 115 in-state.
Clay County, MO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (387 personnel across 11 departments) - #10 of 115 in-state; mix 5/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #10 of 115 in Missouri
- 4.13 stations per 100 personnel
- 16% of roster in North Kansas City Fire Department
- 11 of 11 depts provide EMS
- 11 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Clay County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Avondale Volunteer Fire Department Avondale · EMS | other | - |
| Claycomo Fire and Rescue Claycomo · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Excelsior Springs Fire Department Excelsior Springs · EMS | career | 31 |
| Fishing River Fire Protection District Mosby · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Gladstone Fire Department Gladstone · EMS | career | 43 |
| Holt Community Fire Protection District Holt · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
| Kearney Fire and Rescue Protection District Kearney · EMS | volunteer | 61 |
| Liberty Fire Department Liberty · EMS | career | 45 |
| North Kansas City Fire Department North Kansas · EMS | career | 62 |
| Pleasant Valley Fire Department Pleasant Valley · EMS | career | 38 |
| Smithville Area Fire Protection District Smithville · EMS | volunteer | 32 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (387 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (45% volunteer).
4.13 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (16 stations / 387 roster).
Largest book: North Kansas City Fire Department holds 16% of county personnel (62 of 387).
Photo-finish peer: St Lucie County, FL (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Clay County? ▼
Clay County has 387 total fire department personnel across 11 departments. The average per department is 35, which is 75% above the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Clay County, MO? ▼
Clay County, MO has 11 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #10 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Clay County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Clay County has a mix: 5 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Clay County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 15 departments in Clay 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 Clay County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.