County profile
Newton County, MO 13 departments
Volunteer share 38% across 13 HIFLD departments in Newton County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Newton County, MO leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 38% of 13; 245 personnel); #26 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #26 of 115 in Missouri
- 7.76 stations per 100 personnel
- 15% of roster in Redings Mill Fire Protection District
- 8 of 13 depts provide EMS
- 13 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Newton County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Diamond Area Fire Protection District Neosho | other | - |
| Diamond Area Fire Protection District Diamond | volunteer | 18 |
| East Newton Fire Protection District Granby · EMS | volunteer | 20 |
| Fairview Volunteer Fire Protection Association Fairview · EMS | other | - |
| Granby Fire Department Granby | volunteer | 20 |
| Neosho Fire Department Neosho | career | 35 |
| Neosho Fire Department Neosho · EMS | career | 35 |
| Redings Mill Fire Protection District Joplin · EMS | other | 36 |
| Redings Mill Fire Protection District Neosho · EMS | other | - |
| Seneca Area Fire Protection District Neosho · EMS | other | 14 |
| Seneca Area Fire Protection District Neosho · EMS | volunteer | 33 |
| Stark City Volunteer Fire Department Stark City | other | - |
| Stella Rural Volunteer Fire Department Incorporated Stella · EMS | volunteer | 34 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (38% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination (38% volunteer).
7.76 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (19 stations / 245 roster).
Largest book: Redings Mill Fire Protection District holds 15% of county personnel (36 of 245).
Photo-finish peer: Fayette County, AL (+0 personnel).
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Newton County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Newton County has a mix: 2 career, 5 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Newton County, MO? ▼
Newton County, MO has 13 fire departments with available federal data. 2 career, 5 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #26 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Newton County? ▼
Newton County has 245 total fire department personnel across 13 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 5% below the Missouri average.
Does Newton County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 9 departments in Newton County provide EMS services.
Nationwide counties with similar fire coverage
Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Newton County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.