County profile
Knox County, MO 7 departments
35 HIFLD personnel across 7 departments in Knox County · #112 of 115 in-state.
Knox County, MO reports a light HIFLD roster (35 personnel, 7 departments); #112 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #112 of 115 in Missouri
- 11.43 stations per 100 personnel
- 51% of roster in Knox City and Rural Fire Department
- 3 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Knox County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Baring Fire Department Baring · EMS | volunteer | 14 |
| Edina Fire Department Edina | other | - |
| Hurdland Volunteer Fire Department Hurdland · EMS | other | - |
| Knox City and Rural Fire Department Knox City · EMS | volunteer | 18 |
| Newark Rural Fire Protection Incorporated Newark | other | - |
| Novelty Rural Fire Department Novelty | volunteer | 3 |
| Plevna Rural Fire Department Plevna | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (35 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
11.43 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 35 roster).
Largest book: Knox City and Rural Fire Department holds 51% of county personnel (18 of 35).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Knox County? ▼
Knox County has 35 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 5, which is 75% below the Missouri average.
How many fire departments are in Knox County, MO? ▼
Knox County, MO has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #112 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
Are Knox County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Knox County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
Does Knox County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 3 departments in Knox 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 Knox County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.