County profile
Ray County, MO 6 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 6 HIFLD departments in Ray County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Ray County, MO is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 6 departments; 200 personnel), #32 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #32 of 115 in Missouri
- 3.00 stations per 100 personnel
- 30% of roster in Lawson Fire and Rescue Protection District
- 4 of 6 depts provide EMS
- 6 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Ray County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Hardin Fire Protection District Hardin | volunteer | 29 |
| Lawson Fire and Rescue Protection District Lawson · EMS | volunteer | 60 |
| Orrick Fire Protection District Orrick · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Richmond Fire Department Richmond · EMS | volunteer | 25 |
| Stet Rural Fire Protection District Norborne · EMS | volunteer | 28 |
| Wood Heights Fire Protection District Excelsior Springs | volunteer | 33 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 6 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
3.00 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (6 stations / 200 roster).
Largest book: Lawson Fire and Rescue Protection District holds 30% of county personnel (60 of 200).
Photo-finish peer: Lawrence County, IN (+0 personnel).
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Ray County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 6 of 6 departments (100%) in Ray County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Ray County, MO? ▼
Ray County, MO has 6 fire departments with available federal data. 6 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #32 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Ray County? ▼
Ray County has 200 total fire department personnel across 6 departments. The average per department is 33, which is 65% above the Missouri average.
Does Ray County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 4 departments in Ray 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 Ray County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.