County profile
Adams County, IA 3 departments
Volunteer share 100% across 3 HIFLD departments in Adams County (Iowa) - staffing mix and EMS flags below.
Adams County, IA is volunteer-led in HIFLD (100% of 3 departments; 72 personnel), #93 of 99 in-state.
- Personnel rank #93 of 99 in Iowa
- 4.17 stations per 100 personnel
- 53% of roster in Corning Fire Department
- 1 of 3 depts provide EMS
- 3 of 810 Iowa departments statewide
Fire Departments in Adams County
| Department | Type | Personnel |
|---|---|---|
| Corning Fire Department Corning | volunteer | 38 |
| Nodaway Volunteer Fire Department Nodaway | volunteer | 15 |
| Prescott Volunteer Fire Department Prescott · EMS | volunteer | 19 |
Coverage desk
Volunteer-share lane (100% of departments) - density and concentration from the same HIFLD extract.
Staffing mix: 0 career, 3 volunteer, 0 combination (100% volunteer).
4.17 stations per 100 HIFLD personnel (3 stations / 72 roster).
Largest book: Corning Fire Department holds 53% of county personnel (38 of 72).
Photo-finish peer: Brantley County, GA (+0 personnel).
FAQ
Are Adams County fire departments mostly volunteer? ▼
Yes, 3 of 3 departments (100%) in Adams County are volunteer.
How many fire departments are in Adams County, IA? ▼
Adams County, IA has 3 fire departments with available federal data. 3 volunteer, By total reported personnel it ranks #93 of 99 among Iowa counties with at least one listed department.
How many firefighters serve Adams County? ▼
Adams County has 72 total fire department personnel across 3 departments. The average per department is 24, which is 20% above the Iowa average.
Does Adams County have EMS coverage? ▼
Yes - 1 department in Adams County provide EMS services.
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Source: U.S. Fire Administration, National Fire Department Registry NFDR (National Fire Department Registry) · 2024 Volunteer-share read for Adams County uses HIFLD staffing-type flags; NFDR participation is voluntary.