County profile
Jackson County, MO 13 departments
1,371 HIFLD personnel across 13 departments in Jackson County · #2 of 115 in-state.
Jackson County, MO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (1,371 personnel across 13 departments) - #2 of 115 in-state; mix 5/5/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #2 of 115 in Missouri
- 3.94 stations per 100 personnel
- 74% of roster in Kansas City Missouri Fire Department
- 11 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jackson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Central Jackson County Fire Protection District Blue Springs · EMS | other | - |
| Fort Osage Fire Protection District Buckner · EMS | career | 36 |
| Grandview Fire Department Grandview · EMS | career | 40 |
| Independence Fire Department Independence · EMS | other | - |
| Inter City Fire Protection District Kansas City · EMS | volunteer | 11 |
| Kansas City Missouri Fire Department Kansas City · EMS | career | 1,008 |
| Lake City Army Ammunition Plant-Dod Independence | other | - |
| Lees Summit Fire Department Lees Summit · EMS | career | 116 |
| Lone Jack Fire Protection District Lone Jack | volunteer | 27 |
| Lotawana Fire Protection District Lake Lotawana · EMS | volunteer | 39 |
| Prairie Township Fire Protection District Lees Summit · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Raytown Fire Protection District Raytown · EMS | career | 32 |
| Sugar Creek Police and Fire Department Sugar Creek · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (1,371 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 5 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
3.94 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (54 stations / 1,371 roster).
Largest book: Kansas City Missouri Fire Department holds 74% of county personnel (1,008 of 1,371).
Photo-finish peer: Chester County, PA (+1 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jackson County? ▼
Jackson County has 1,371 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 105, which is 425% above the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Jackson County, MO? ▼
Jackson County, MO has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 5 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #2 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jackson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Jackson County has a mix: 5 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Jackson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 17 departments in Jackson 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 Jackson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.