HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES
Harrisonville, MO · Cass County
HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES is a Volunteer department serving Harrisonville, MO (Cass County), with 1 station and 22 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 22
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- —
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(20/dept)
of 683 MO depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Harrisonville, MO
- County
- Cass County
- FDID
- 01901
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | EMW-2023-FG-04180 | $390,476.19 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Missouri average
How HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES's personnel count compares to the typical department in Missouri. It is larger than 41% of the 683 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 95
- MO departments
- 1,128
What This Data Tells You About HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES
HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES operates as a Volunteer department in Harrisonville, within Cass County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 22 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active, which directly affects how medical calls in the service area are routed and how quickly an advanced life support unit can reach a patient. Department type matters because career, volunteer, and combination organizations carry very different response-time profiles and funding sources.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Missouri has 1,128 registered fire departments and 22,864 total personnel, averaging roughly 20 staff per department. HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES runs 10% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 43,100 fires, 95 fire deaths, and 52% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $390,476.19 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff. Residents, insurers, and mutual-aid partners use these data points to judge whether coverage is adequate for the built environment, whether ISO ratings are defensible, and where future capital investment should flow. All figures on this page come from the Homeland Infrastructure Foundation-Level Data (HIFLD) public dataset, USFA published statistics, and USAspending.gov, and are presented without editing so the underlying federal record remains transparent and verifiable.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES have? ▼
HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES has 22 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 10% above the Missouri average of 20 per department.
Does HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES operate? ▼
HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES? ▼
HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES is a Volunteer department serving Cass County, MO. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES received federal grants? ▼
Yes, HARRISONVILLE EMERGENCY SERVICES has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $390,476.19 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2023.
How many fire departments are in Missouri? ▼
Missouri has 1,128 fire departments with 22,864 total personnel. 52% are volunteer departments.
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Federal data sources
- HIFLD Fire Stations (DHS/CISA) — station inventory, personnel, and apparatus counts.
- USFA National Fire Department Registry (FEMA) — department-type classification and federal registration.
- FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grants — federal grant award history.
- NFPA 1710 / NFPA 1720 — career and volunteer response benchmarks.
Disclaimer: This information is provided for informational purposes only and does not constitute professional advice. Data is sourced from FEMA/DHS HIFLD Open Data. Consult a qualified professional before making decisions based on this data.
Read our methodology — how this data is sourced, computed, and verified.