Neosho Fire Department
Neosho, MO · Newton County
Neosho Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Neosho, MO (Newton County), with 2 stations and 35 total personnel. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 35
- Total personnel
- 2
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- No
- EMS service
(20/dept)
of 683 MO depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY CAREER
- Location
- Neosho, MO
- County
- Newton County
- FDID
- 07301
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-03423 | $315,010.12 |
| 2010 | EMW-2010-FH-0088 | $780,643 |
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 Neosho Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Missouri. It is larger than 73% of the 683 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 2
- State fire deaths/yr
- 95
- MO departments
- 1,128
What This Data Tells You About Neosho Fire Department
Neosho Fire Department operates as a Career (Paid) department in Neosho, within Newton County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 35 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as not provided.
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. Neosho Fire Department runs 75% 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: Neosho Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,095,653.12 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 Neosho Fire Department have? ▼
Neosho Fire Department has 35 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 75% above the Missouri average of 20 per department.
Does Neosho Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Neosho Fire Department does not provide EMS. A separate EMS agency likely covers this area.
How many fire stations does Neosho Fire Department operate? ▼
Neosho Fire Department operates 2 fire stations.
What type of fire department is Neosho Fire Department? ▼
Neosho Fire Department is a Career (Paid) department serving Newton County, MO. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.
Has Neosho Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Neosho Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $1,095,653.12 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2019.
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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