County profile
Jasper County, MO 15 departments
365 HIFLD personnel across 15 departments in Jasper County · #11 of 115 in-state.
Jasper County, MO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (365 personnel across 15 departments) - #11 of 115 in-state; mix 3/10/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #11 of 115 in Missouri
- 6.58 stations per 100 personnel
- 19% of roster in Joplin Fire Department
- 15 of 15 depts provide EMS
- 15 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Jasper County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Asbury Fire Protection District Asbury · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Avilla Volunteer Fire Department Reeds · EMS | volunteer | 23 |
| Avilla Volunteer Fire Department La Russell · EMS | other | - |
| Carl Junction Fire Protection District Carl Junction · EMS | volunteer | 49 |
| Carterville Volunteer Fire Department Carterville · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Carthage Fire Department Carthage · EMS | career | 23 |
| Duenweg Volunteer Fire Department Duenweg · EMS | volunteer | 27 |
| Jasper Farmers Fire Protection Association Jasper · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Jasper Volunteer Fire Department Jasper · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
| Joplin Fire Department Joplin · EMS | career | 70 |
| Oronogo Fire Protection District Oronogo · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Sarcoxie Volunteer Fire Department Sarcoxie · EMS | volunteer | 30 |
| Tri-Cities Fire Protection District Alba · EMS | other | - |
| Tri-Cities Fire Protection District Purcell · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Webb City Fire Department Webb City · EMS | career | 20 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (365 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 3 career, 10 volunteer, 0 combination (67% volunteer).
6.58 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (24 stations / 365 roster).
Largest book: Joplin Fire Department holds 19% of county personnel (70 of 365).
Photo-finish peer: Stokes County, NC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Jasper County? ▼
Jasper County has 365 total fire department personnel across 15 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 20% above the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Jasper County, MO? ▼
Jasper County, MO has 15 fire departments with available federal data. 3 career, 10 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #11 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Jasper County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 10 of 15 departments (67%) in Jasper County are volunteer.
Does Jasper County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 17 departments in Jasper 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 Jasper County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.