County profile
Pettis County, MO 7 departments
Volunteer share 43% across 7 HIFLD departments in Pettis County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Pettis County, MO leans career/combination in HIFLD (volunteer share 43% of 7; 72 personnel); #41 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #41 of 115 in Missouri
- 4.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 49% of roster in Green Ridge Community Fire Department
- 1 of 7 depts provide EMS
- 7 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Pettis County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Green Ridge Community Fire Department Green Ridge | volunteer | 35 |
| Houstonia Fire Department Houstonia | other | - |
| Hughesville Community Fire Department Hughesville | other | - |
| LA Monte Community Fire Association La Monte | volunteer | 15 |
| Lake Creek Volunteer Fire Department Mora | volunteer | 22 |
| Sedalia Fire Department Sedalia · EMS | other | - |
| Smithton Community Volunteer Fire Association Smithton | other | - |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (43% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (43% volunteer).
4.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 72 roster).
Largest book: Green Ridge Community Fire Department holds 49% of county personnel (35 of 72).
Photo-finish peer: Trinity County, CA (+0 personnel).
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Pettis County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Pettis County has a mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination.
How many fire departments are in Pettis County, MO? ▼
Pettis County, MO has 7 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #41 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Pettis County? ▼
Pettis County has 72 total fire department personnel across 7 departments. The average per department is 10, which is 50% below the Missouri average.
Does Pettis County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 2 departments in Pettis 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 Pettis County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.