County profile
Johnson County, MO 6 departments
280 HIFLD personnel across 6 departments in Johnson County · #13 of 115 in-state.
Johnson County, MO carries a heavy HIFLD roster (280 personnel across 6 departments) - #13 of 115 in-state; mix 2/3/0 career/volunteer/combination.
- Personnel rank #13 of 115 in Missouri
- 5.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 47% of roster in Johnson County Fire Protection District
- 3 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Johnson County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Holden Fire Department Holden · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Johnson County Fire Protection District Leeton | other | - |
| Johnson County Fire Protection District Warrensburg | volunteer | 131 |
| Knob Noster Volunteer Fire Department Knob Noster · EMS | volunteer | 22 |
| Warrensburg Fire Department Warrensburg · EMS | career | 34 |
| Whiteman Air Force Base Fire Department-Dod Whiteman Air Force Base | career | 75 |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (280 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (50% volunteer).
5.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (14 stations / 280 roster).
Largest book: Johnson County Fire Protection District holds 47% of county personnel (131 of 280).
Photo-finish peer: Stanly County, NC (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Johnson County? ▼
Johnson County has 280 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 47, which is 135% above the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Johnson County, MO? ▼
Johnson County, MO has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #13 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Johnson County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Johnson County has a mix: 2 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Johnson County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Johnson 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 Johnson County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.