Kirksville Fire Department
Kirksville, MO · Adair County
Kirksville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Kirksville, MO (Adair County), with 1 station and 27 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 27
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(20/dept)
of 683 MO depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Kirksville, MO
- County
- Adair County
- FDID
- 00101
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-02103 | $203,714.28 |
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 Kirksville Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Missouri. It is larger than 57% of the 683 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 95
- MO departments
- 1,128
What This Data Tells You About Kirksville Fire Department
Kirksville Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Kirksville, within Adair County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 27 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
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. Kirksville Fire Department runs 35% 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: Kirksville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $203,714.28 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Kirksville Fire Department have? ▼
Kirksville Fire Department has 27 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 35% above the Missouri average of 20 per department.
Does Kirksville Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Kirksville Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Kirksville Fire Department operate? ▼
Kirksville Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Kirksville Fire Department? ▼
Kirksville Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Adair County, MO. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Kirksville Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Kirksville Fire Department has received 1 FEMA grant totaling $203,714.28 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
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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