County profile
Shelby County, MO 3 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 3 HIFLD departments in Shelby County (Missouri) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Shelby County, MO is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 3 departments; 58 personnel), #99 of 115 in-state.
- Personnel rank #99 of 115 in Missouri
- 5.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 34% of roster in Clarence City Fire Department
- 3 of 1,128 Missouri departments statewide
Fire Departments in Shelby County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Clarence City Fire Department Clarence | volunteer | 20 |
| Shelbina Fire Protection District Shelbina | volunteer | 18 |
| Shelby Community Fire Department Shelbyville | volunteer | 20 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
5.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 58 roster).
Largest book: Clarence City Fire Department holds 34% of county personnel (20 of 58).
Photo-finish peer: Liberty County, FL (+0 personnel).
No EMS-flagged departments in this HIFLD extract for the county.
Missouri volunteer context
- State departments
- 1,128
- Annual fires
- 43,100
- Volunteer %
- 52%
FAQ
Are Shelby County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 3 departments (100%) in Shelby County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Shelby County, MO? ▼
Shelby County, MO has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #99 of 115 among Missouri counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Shelby County? ▼
Shelby County has 58 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 19, which is 5% below the Missouri average.
Does Shelby County have EMS coverage? ▼
EMS coverage data is not available for Shelby County from federal records.
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 Shelby County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.