County profile
Adair County, IA 5 departments
83 HIFLD personnel across 5 departments in Adair County · #80 of 99 in-state.
Adair County, IA reports a light HIFLD roster (83 personnel, 5 departments); #80 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #80 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.82 stations per 100 personnel
- 42% of roster in Adair Fire Department
- 5 of 5 depts provide EMS
- 5 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Adair County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Adair Fire Department Adair · EMS | volunteer | 35 |
| Bridgewater Fire Department and Emergency Medical Services Bridgewater · EMS | volunteer | - |
| Fontanelle City Fire Department Fontanelle · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Greenfield Volunteer Fire Department Greenfield · EMS | volunteer | 24 |
| Orient Volunteer Fire Department Orient · EMS | other | - |
Coverage desk
Roster-weight lane (83 personnel) - station density and largest-book share from HIFLD.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 4 volunteer, 0 combination (80% volunteer).
4.82 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (4 stations / 83 roster).
Largest book: Adair Fire Department holds 42% of county personnel (35 of 83).
Photo-finish peer: La Paz County, AZ (+0 personnel).
FAQ
How many firefighters serve Adair County? ▼
Adair County has 83 total fire department personnel across 5 departments. The average per department is 17, which is 15% below the Iowa average.
How many fire departments are in Adair County, IA? ▼
Adair County, IA has 5 fire departments with available federal data. 4 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #80 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
Are Adair County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 4 of 5 departments (80%) in Adair County are volunteer.
Does Adair County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 5 departments in Adair County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Personnel totals for Adair County sum HIFLD roster fields (career + volunteer) where reported.