Career (Paid) EMS Provider

Valley Park Fire District

Valley Park, MO · St Louis County

Valley Park Fire District is a Career (Paid) department serving Valley Park, MO (St Louis County), with 2 stations and 40 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.

40
Total personnel
2
Stations
-
Fire trucks
Yes
EMS service
+100%
above MO avg personnel
(20/dept)
80th
percentile by size
of 683 MO depts
20
personnel per station
staffing density
None
no FEMA grants on record
AFG / SAFER

Department Profile

Type
MOSTLY CAREER
Location
Valley Park, MO
Ambulances
3
FDID
09502

Staffing vs the Missouri average

How Valley Park Fire District's personnel count compares to the typical department in Missouri. It is larger than 80% of the 683 reporting departments statewide.

▲ 100% above the state average
Stations
2
State fire deaths/yr
95
MO departments
1,128

What This Data Tells You About Valley Park Fire District

Valley Park Fire District operates as a Career (Paid) department in Valley Park, within St Louis County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 40 total personnel, 2 stations, no truck inventory reported, and 3 ambulances. 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. Valley Park Fire District runs 100% 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.

No FEMA AFG or SAFER grant awards are recorded against this department's FDID in USAspending data, which is common for smaller or volunteer-heavy organizations that lean on state and local funding instead.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many firefighters does Valley Park Fire District have?

Valley Park Fire District has 40 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 100% above the Missouri average of 20 per department.

Does Valley Park Fire District provide EMS services?

Yes, Valley Park Fire District provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.

How many fire stations does Valley Park Fire District operate?

Valley Park Fire District operates 2 fire stations.

What type of fire department is Valley Park Fire District?

Valley Park Fire District is a Career (Paid) department serving St Louis County, MO. Career departments employ full-time paid firefighters.

How many fire departments are in Missouri?

Missouri has 1,128 fire departments with 22,864 total personnel. 52% are volunteer departments.

Data from HIFLD Open Data (FEMA/DHS). Not all departments report equally.

Data sourced from official public datasets. See our methodology for details. Retrieved and formatted by PlainFireData Editorial

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.